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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.04, 1,703.58 and 355.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.04, 1,703.58 and 355.83 is: 533.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.04 : 1,703.58 = 355.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.04/1,703.58 = 355.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.04x = 1,703.58 × 355.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.04x = 606,184.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,184.87/1,136.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.59

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