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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.02, 1,703.86 and 355.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.02, 1,703.86 and 355.84 is: 533.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.02 : 1,703.86 = 355.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.02/1,703.86 = 355.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.02x = 1,703.86 × 355.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.02x = 606,301.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,301.54/1,136.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.71

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