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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.87, 1,705.34 and 356.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.87, 1,705.34 and 356.90 is: 535.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.87 : 1,705.34 = 356.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.87/1,705.34 = 356.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.87x = 1,705.34 × 356.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.87x = 608,635.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,635.85/1,136.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.36

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