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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.45, 1,703.38 and 355.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.45, 1,703.38 and 355.42 is: 533.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.45 : 1,703.38 = 355.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.45/1,703.38 = 355.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.45x = 1,703.38 × 355.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.45x = 605,417.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,417.23/1,135.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.20

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