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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.32, 1,705.99 and 357.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.32, 1,705.99 and 357.29 is: 535.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.32 : 1,705.99 = 357.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.32/1,705.99 = 357.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.32x = 1,705.99 × 357.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.32x = 609,525.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,525.01/1,137.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.93

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