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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.68, 1,694.54 and 360

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.68, 1,694.54 and 360 is: 540.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.68 : 1,694.54 = 360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.68/1,694.54 = 360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.68x = 1,694.54 × 360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.68x = 610,034.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,034.40/1,129.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.01

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