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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.43, 1,705.66 and 357.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.43, 1,705.66 and 357.24 is: 535.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.43 : 1,705.66 = 357.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.43/1,705.66 = 357.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.43x = 1,705.66 × 357.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.43x = 609,329.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,329.09/1,137.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.71

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