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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.24, 1,704.36 and 366.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.24, 1,704.36 and 366.72 is: 550.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.24 : 1,704.36 = 366.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.24/1,704.36 = 366.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.24x = 1,704.36 × 366.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.24x = 625,022.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,022.90/1,136.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.08

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