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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.93, 1,571.04 and 718.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.93, 1,571.04 and 718.35 is: 991.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.93 : 1,571.04 = 718.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.93/1,571.04 = 718.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.93x = 1,571.04 × 718.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.93x = 1,128,556.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,556.58/1,137.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.76

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