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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.72, 1,694.34 and 360.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.72, 1,694.34 and 360.04 is: 539.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.72 : 1,694.34 = 360.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.72/1,694.34 = 360.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.72x = 1,694.34 × 360.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.72x = 610,030.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,030.17/1,129.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.98

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