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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.60, 1,706.28 and 368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.60, 1,706.28 and 368 is: 551.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.60 : 1,706.28 = 368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.60/1,706.28 = 368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.60x = 1,706.28 × 368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.60x = 627,911.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,911.04/1,137.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.96

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