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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.72, 1,705.32 and 356.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.72, 1,705.32 and 356.83 is: 535.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.72 : 1,705.32 = 356.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.72/1,705.32 = 356.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.72x = 1,705.32 × 356.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.72x = 608,509.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,509.34/1,136.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.32

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