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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.50, 1,702.02 and 365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.50, 1,702.02 and 365 is: 547.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.50 : 1,702.02 = 365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.50/1,702.02 = 365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.50x = 1,702.02 × 365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.50x = 621,237.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,237.30/1,134.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.59

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