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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.66, 1,706.72 and 357.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.66, 1,706.72 and 357.78 is: 536.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.66 : 1,706.72 = 357.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.66/1,706.72 = 357.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.66x = 1,706.72 × 357.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.66x = 610,629.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,629.71/1,137.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.74

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