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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.76, 1,706.64 and 368.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.76, 1,706.64 and 368.24 is: 552.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.76 : 1,706.64 = 368.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.76/1,706.64 = 368.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.76x = 1,706.64 × 368.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.76x = 628,453.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,453.11/1,137.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.36

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