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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.43, 1,706.15 and 346.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.43, 1,706.15 and 346.80 is: 520.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.43 : 1,706.15 = 346.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.43/1,706.15 = 346.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.43x = 1,706.15 × 346.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.43x = 591,682.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,682.56/1,137.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.19

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