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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.90, 1,707.26 and 397.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.90, 1,707.26 and 397.62 is: 596.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.90 : 1,707.26 = 397.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.90/1,707.26 = 397.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.90x = 1,707.26 × 397.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.90x = 678,845.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,845.66/1,137.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.58

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