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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.19, 1,705.80 and 357.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.19, 1,705.80 and 357.16 is: 535.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.19 : 1,705.80 = 357.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.19/1,705.80 = 357.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.19x = 1,705.80 × 357.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.19x = 609,243.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,243.53/1,137.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.74

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