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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.92, 1,706.88 and 628.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.92, 1,706.88 and 628.16 is: 942.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.92 : 1,706.88 = 628.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.92/1,706.88 = 628.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.92x = 1,706.88 × 628.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.92x = 1,072,193.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,193.74/1,137.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.24

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