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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.31, 1,699.85 and 363.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.31, 1,699.85 and 363.75 is: 545.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.31 : 1,699.85 = 363.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.31/1,699.85 = 363.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.31x = 1,699.85 × 363.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.31x = 618,318.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,318.62/1,133.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.59

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