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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.64, 1,706.40 and 368.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.64, 1,706.40 and 368.08 is: 552.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.64 : 1,706.40 = 368.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.64/1,706.40 = 368.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.64x = 1,706.40 × 368.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.64x = 628,091.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,091.71/1,137.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.10

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