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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.02, 1,705.36 and 356.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.02, 1,705.36 and 356.84 is: 535.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.02 : 1,705.36 = 356.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.02/1,705.36 = 356.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.02x = 1,705.36 × 356.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.02x = 608,540.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,540.66/1,137.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.21

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