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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.81, 1,704.85 and 367.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.81, 1,704.85 and 367.13 is: 550.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.81 : 1,704.85 = 367.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.81/1,704.85 = 367.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.81x = 1,704.85 × 367.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.81x = 625,891.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,891.22/1,136.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.57

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