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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.88, 1,698.76 and 363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.88, 1,698.76 and 363.12 is: 544.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.88 : 1,698.76 = 363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.88/1,698.76 = 363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.88x = 1,698.76 × 363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.88x = 616,853.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,853.73/1,132.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.50

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