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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.38, 1,706.10 and 367.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.38, 1,706.10 and 367.88 is: 551.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.38 : 1,706.10 = 367.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.38/1,706.10 = 367.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.38x = 1,706.10 × 367.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.38x = 627,640.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,640.07/1,137.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.83

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