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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.76, 1,706.62 and 368.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.76, 1,706.62 and 368.26 is: 552.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.76 : 1,706.62 = 368.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.76/1,706.62 = 368.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.76x = 1,706.62 × 368.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.76x = 628,479.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,479.88/1,137.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.38

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