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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.89, 1,706.94 and 304.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.89, 1,706.94 and 304.94 is: 457.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.89 : 1,706.94 = 304.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.89/1,706.94 = 304.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.89x = 1,706.94 × 304.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.89x = 520,505.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,505.75/1,137.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.43

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