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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.65, 1,705.52 and 357.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.65, 1,705.52 and 357.17 is: 535.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.65 : 1,705.52 = 357.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.65/1,705.52 = 357.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.65x = 1,705.52 × 357.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.65x = 609,150.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,150.26/1,137.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.45

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