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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.83, 1,700.79 and 354.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.83, 1,700.79 and 354.36 is: 531.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.83 : 1,700.79 = 354.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.83/1,700.79 = 354.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.83x = 1,700.79 × 354.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.83x = 602,691.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,691.94/1,133.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.55

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