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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.52, 1,701.78 and 365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.52, 1,701.78 and 365 is: 547.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.52 : 1,701.78 = 365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.52/1,701.78 = 365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.52x = 1,701.78 × 365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.52x = 621,149.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,149.70/1,134.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.50

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