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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.96, 1,706.94 and 522.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.96, 1,706.94 and 522.11 is: 783.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.96 : 1,706.94 = 522.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.96/1,706.94 = 522.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.96x = 1,706.94 × 522.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.96x = 891,214.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,214.71/1,137.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.17

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