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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.18, 1,702.70 and 355.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.18, 1,702.70 and 355.20 is: 532.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.18 : 1,702.70 = 355.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.18/1,702.70 = 355.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.18x = 1,702.70 × 355.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.18x = 604,799.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,799.04/1,135.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.78

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