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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.79, 1,706.80 and 357.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.79, 1,706.80 and 357.81 is: 536.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.79 : 1,706.80 = 357.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.79/1,706.80 = 357.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.79x = 1,706.80 × 357.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.79x = 610,713.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,713.08/1,137.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.76

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