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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.73, 1,704.69 and 396.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.73, 1,704.69 and 396.15 is: 594.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.73 : 1,704.69 = 396.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.73/1,704.69 = 396.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.73x = 1,704.69 × 396.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.73x = 675,312.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,312.94/1,136.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.08

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