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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.46, 1,705.56 and 357.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.46, 1,705.56 and 357.22 is: 535.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.46 : 1,705.56 = 357.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.46/1,705.56 = 357.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.46x = 1,705.56 × 357.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.46x = 609,260.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,260.14/1,137.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.63

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