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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.80, 1,700.82 and 364.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.80, 1,700.82 and 364.12 is: 546.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.80 : 1,700.82 = 364.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.80/1,700.82 = 364.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.80x = 1,700.82 × 364.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.80x = 619,302.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,302.58/1,133.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.22

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