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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.43, 1,717.52 and 1,136.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.43, 1,717.52 and 1,136.43 is: 1,717.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.43 : 1,717.52 = 1,136.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.43/1,717.52 = 1,136.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.43x = 1,717.52 × 1,136.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.43x = 1,951,835.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,835.57/1,136.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.52

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