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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.41, 1,704.61 and 356.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.41, 1,704.61 and 356.42 is: 534.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.41 : 1,704.61 = 356.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.41/1,704.61 = 356.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.41x = 1,704.61 × 356.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.41x = 607,547.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,547.68/1,136.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.62

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