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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.96, 1,703.60 and 405.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.96, 1,703.60 and 405.37 is: 607.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.96 : 1,703.60 = 405.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.96/1,703.60 = 405.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.96x = 1,703.60 × 405.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.96x = 690,588.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,588.33/1,135.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.93

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