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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.04, 1,705.51 and 357.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.04, 1,705.51 and 357.03 is: 535.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.04 : 1,705.51 = 357.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.04/1,705.51 = 357.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.04x = 1,705.51 × 357.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.04x = 608,918.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,918.24/1,137.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.53

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