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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.99, 1,706.94 and 407.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.99, 1,706.94 and 407.58 is: 611.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.99 : 1,706.94 = 407.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.99/1,706.94 = 407.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.99x = 1,706.94 × 407.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.99x = 695,714.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,714.61/1,137.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.35

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