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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.35, 1,702.32 and 394.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.35, 1,702.32 and 394.79 is: 591.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.35 : 1,702.32 = 394.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.35/1,702.32 = 394.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.35x = 1,702.32 × 394.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.35x = 672,050.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,050.40/1,135.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.93

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