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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.72, 1,705.14 and 367.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.72, 1,705.14 and 367.28 is: 550.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.72 : 1,705.14 = 367.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.72/1,705.14 = 367.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.72x = 1,705.14 × 367.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.72x = 626,263.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,263.82/1,136.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.94

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