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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.81, 1,706.20 and 357.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.81, 1,706.20 and 357.63 is: 536.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.81 : 1,706.20 = 357.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.81/1,706.20 = 357.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.81x = 1,706.20 × 357.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.81x = 610,181.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,181.01/1,137.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.27

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