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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.93, 1,706.89 and 357.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.93, 1,706.89 and 357.99 is: 536.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.93 : 1,706.89 = 357.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.93/1,706.89 = 357.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.93x = 1,706.89 × 357.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.93x = 611,049.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,049.55/1,137.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.98

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