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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.09, 1,703.75 and 395.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.09, 1,703.75 and 395.51 is: 593.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.09 : 1,703.75 = 395.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.09/1,703.75 = 395.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.09x = 1,703.75 × 395.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.09x = 673,850.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,850.16/1,136.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.13

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