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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.89, 1,706.37 and 522.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.89, 1,706.37 and 522.02 is: 782.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.89 : 1,706.37 = 522.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.89/1,706.37 = 522.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.89x = 1,706.37 × 522.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.89x = 890,759.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,759.27/1,137.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.82

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