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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.92, 1,705.96 and 1,046.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.92, 1,705.96 and 1,046.80 is: 1,569.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.92 : 1,705.96 = 1,046.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.92/1,705.96 = 1,046.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.92x = 1,705.96 × 1,046.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.92x = 1,785,798.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,798.93/1,137.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.35

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