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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.72, 1,706.64 and 368.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.72, 1,706.64 and 368.28 is: 552.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.72 : 1,706.64 = 368.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.72/1,706.64 = 368.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.72x = 1,706.64 × 368.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.72x = 628,521.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,521.38/1,137.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.44

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