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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.91, 1,707.59 and 651.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.91, 1,707.59 and 651.91 is: 978.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.91 : 1,707.59 = 651.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.91/1,707.59 = 651.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.91x = 1,707.59 × 651.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.91x = 1,113,191.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,191.74/1,137.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.28

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