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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.39, 1,702.97 and 904.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.39, 1,702.97 and 904.24 is: 1,355.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.39 : 1,702.97 = 904.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.39/1,702.97 = 904.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.39x = 1,702.97 × 904.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.39x = 1,539,893.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,893.59/1,136.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.08

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