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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.16, 1,702.74 and 355.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.16, 1,702.74 and 355.23 is: 532.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.16 : 1,702.74 = 355.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.16/1,702.74 = 355.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.16x = 1,702.74 × 355.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.16x = 604,864.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,864.33/1,135.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.85

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