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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.18, 1,705.40 and 367.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.18, 1,705.40 and 367.50 is: 551.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.18 : 1,705.40 = 367.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.18/1,705.40 = 367.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.18x = 1,705.40 × 367.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.18x = 626,732.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,732.66/1,137.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.13

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