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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.92, 1,706.24 and 625.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.92, 1,706.24 and 625.28 is: 937.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.92 : 1,706.24 = 625.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.92/1,706.24 = 625.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.92x = 1,706.24 × 625.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.92x = 1,066,877.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,877.75/1,137.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.57

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