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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.12, 1,705.62 and 357.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.12, 1,705.62 and 357.00 is: 535.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.12 : 1,705.62 = 357.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.12/1,705.62 = 357.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.12x = 1,705.62 × 357.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.12x = 608,897.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,897.81/1,137.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.48

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