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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.04, 1,705.46 and 396.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.04, 1,705.46 and 396.53 is: 594.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.04 : 1,705.46 = 396.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.04/1,705.46 = 396.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.04x = 1,705.46 × 396.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.04x = 676,261.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,261.94/1,137.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.76

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