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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.12, 1,705.72 and 367.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.12, 1,705.72 and 367.62 is: 551.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.12 : 1,705.72 = 367.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.12/1,705.72 = 367.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.12x = 1,705.72 × 367.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.12x = 627,056.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,056.79/1,137.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.44

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