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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.35, 1,576.50 and 937.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.35, 1,576.50 and 937.02 is: 1,287.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.35 : 1,576.50 = 937.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.35/1,576.50 = 937.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.35x = 1,576.50 × 937.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.35x = 1,477,212.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,212.03/1,147.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.50

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