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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.18, 1,703.91 and 366.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.18, 1,703.91 and 366.50 is: 549.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.18 : 1,703.91 = 366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.18/1,703.91 = 366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.18x = 1,703.91 × 366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.18x = 624,483.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,483.02/1,136.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.63

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