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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.62, 1,703.39 and 355.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.62, 1,703.39 and 355.61 is: 533.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.62 : 1,703.39 = 355.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.62/1,703.39 = 355.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.62x = 1,703.39 × 355.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.62x = 605,732.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,732.22/1,135.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.39

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