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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.32, 1,702.98 and 366.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.32, 1,702.98 and 366.36 is: 549.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.32 : 1,702.98 = 366.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.32/1,702.98 = 366.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.32x = 1,702.98 × 366.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.32x = 623,903.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,903.75/1,135.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.54

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