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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.83, 1,703.79 and 356.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.83, 1,703.79 and 356.37 is: 534.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.83 : 1,703.79 = 356.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.83/1,703.79 = 356.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.83x = 1,703.79 × 356.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.83x = 607,179.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,179.64/1,135.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.57

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