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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.99, 1,705.48 and 367.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.99, 1,705.48 and 367.49 is: 551.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.99 : 1,705.48 = 367.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.99/1,705.48 = 367.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.99x = 1,705.48 × 367.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.99x = 626,736.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,736.48/1,136.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.23

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