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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.64, 1,702.54 and 355.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.64, 1,702.54 and 355.24 is: 532.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.64 : 1,702.54 = 355.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.64/1,702.54 = 355.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.64x = 1,702.54 × 355.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.64x = 604,805.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,805.17/1,135.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.57

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