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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.95, 1,710.01 and 618.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.95, 1,710.01 and 618.33 is: 929.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.95 : 1,710.01 = 618.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.95/1,710.01 = 618.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.95x = 1,710.01 × 618.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.95x = 1,057,357.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,357.67/1,137.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.18

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