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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.84, 1,703.84 and 405.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.84, 1,703.84 and 405.50 is: 608.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.84 : 1,703.84 = 405.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.84/1,703.84 = 405.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.84x = 1,703.84 × 405.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.84x = 690,907.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,907.12/1,135.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.28

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