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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.75, 1,702.49 and 365.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.75, 1,702.49 and 365.25 is: 547.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.75 : 1,702.49 = 365.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.75/1,702.49 = 365.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.75x = 1,702.49 × 365.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.75x = 621,832.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,832.65/1,134.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.99

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