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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.30, 1,706.15 and 357.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.30, 1,706.15 and 357.15 is: 535.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.30 : 1,706.15 = 357.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.30/1,706.15 = 357.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.30x = 1,706.15 × 357.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.30x = 609,349.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,349.69/1,137.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.79

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