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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.90, 1,706.85 and 650.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.90, 1,706.85 and 650.61 is: 975.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.90 : 1,706.85 = 650.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.90/1,706.85 = 650.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.90x = 1,706.85 × 650.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.90x = 1,110,493.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,493.68/1,137.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.91

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