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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.46, 1,702.72 and 355.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.46, 1,702.72 and 355.20 is: 532.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.46 : 1,702.72 = 355.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.46/1,702.72 = 355.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.46x = 1,702.72 × 355.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.46x = 604,806.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,806.14/1,135.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.65

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