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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.74, 1,705.34 and 406.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.74, 1,705.34 and 406.32 is: 609.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.74 : 1,705.34 = 406.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.74/1,705.34 = 406.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.74x = 1,705.34 × 406.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.74x = 692,913.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,913.75/1,136.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.56

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