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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.15, 1,703.46 and 395.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.15, 1,703.46 and 395.57 is: 593.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.15 : 1,703.46 = 395.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.15/1,703.46 = 395.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.15x = 1,703.46 × 395.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.15x = 673,837.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,837.67/1,136.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.09

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