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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.31, 1,702.60 and 365.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.31, 1,702.60 and 365.63 is: 548.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.31 : 1,702.60 = 365.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.31/1,702.60 = 365.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.31x = 1,702.60 × 365.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.31x = 622,512.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,512.21/1,135.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.32

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