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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.40, 1,703.10 and 355.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.40, 1,703.10 and 355.40 is: 533.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.40 : 1,703.10 = 355.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.40/1,703.10 = 355.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.40x = 1,703.10 × 355.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.40x = 605,273.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,273.22/1,135.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.09

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