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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.64, 1,700.40 and 364.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.64, 1,700.40 and 364.08 is: 546.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.64 : 1,700.40 = 364.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.64/1,700.40 = 364.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.64x = 1,700.40 × 364.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.64x = 619,081.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,081.63/1,133.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.10

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