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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.39, 1,704.16 and 395.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.39, 1,704.16 and 395.82 is: 593.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.39 : 1,704.16 = 395.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.39/1,704.16 = 395.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.39x = 1,704.16 × 395.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.39x = 674,538.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,538.63/1,136.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.58

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