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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.80, 1,704.72 and 367.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.80, 1,704.72 and 367.12 is: 550.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.80 : 1,704.72 = 367.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.80/1,704.72 = 367.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.80x = 1,704.72 × 367.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.80x = 625,836.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,836.81/1,136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.52

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