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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.96, 1,707.48 and 407.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.96, 1,707.48 and 407.88 is: 612.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.96 : 1,707.48 = 407.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.96/1,707.48 = 407.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.96x = 1,707.48 × 407.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.96x = 696,446.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,446.94/1,137.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.01

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