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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.66, 1,702.85 and 394.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.66, 1,702.85 and 394.93 is: 592.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.66 : 1,702.85 = 394.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.66/1,702.85 = 394.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.66x = 1,702.85 × 394.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.66x = 672,507.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,507.54/1,135.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.17

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