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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.99, 1,697.49 and 1,119.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.99, 1,697.49 and 1,119.18 is: 1,669.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.99 : 1,697.49 = 1,119.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.99/1,697.49 = 1,119.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.99x = 1,697.49 × 1,119.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.99x = 1,899,796.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,796.86/1,137.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.43

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