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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.23, 1,703.94 and 395.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.23, 1,703.94 and 395.65 is: 593.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.23 : 1,703.94 = 395.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.23/1,703.94 = 395.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.23x = 1,703.94 × 395.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.23x = 674,163.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,163.86/1,136.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.33

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