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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.23, 1,702.44 and 394.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.23, 1,702.44 and 394.65 is: 591.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.23 : 1,702.44 = 394.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.23/1,702.44 = 394.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.23x = 1,702.44 × 394.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.23x = 671,867.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,867.95/1,135.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.83

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