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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.18, 1,705.96 and 357.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.18, 1,705.96 and 357.02 is: 535.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.18 : 1,705.96 = 357.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.18/1,705.96 = 357.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.18x = 1,705.96 × 357.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.18x = 609,061.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,061.84/1,137.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.59

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