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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.94, 1,569.64 and 717.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.94, 1,569.64 and 717.45 is: 989.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.94 : 1,569.64 = 717.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.94/1,569.64 = 717.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.94x = 1,569.64 × 717.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.94x = 1,126,138.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,138.22/1,137.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.63

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