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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.05, 1,702.49 and 355.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.05, 1,702.49 and 355.17 is: 532.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.05 : 1,702.49 = 355.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.05/1,702.49 = 355.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.05x = 1,702.49 × 355.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.05x = 604,671.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,671.60/1,135.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.73

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