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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.68, 1,704.78 and 367.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.68, 1,704.78 and 367.24 is: 550.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.68 : 1,704.78 = 367.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.68/1,704.78 = 367.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.68x = 1,704.78 × 367.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.68x = 626,063.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,063.41/1,136.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.78

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