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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.94, 1,706.45 and 407.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.94, 1,706.45 and 407.27 is: 610.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.94 : 1,706.45 = 407.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.94/1,706.45 = 407.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.94x = 1,706.45 × 407.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.94x = 694,985.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,985.89/1,137.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.74

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