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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.52, 1,706.28 and 357.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.52, 1,706.28 and 357.52 is: 536.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.52 : 1,706.28 = 357.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.52/1,706.28 = 357.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.52x = 1,706.28 × 357.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.52x = 610,029.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,029.23/1,137.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.28

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