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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.75, 1,694.90 and 360.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.75, 1,694.90 and 360.25 is: 540.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.75 : 1,694.90 = 360.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.75/1,694.90 = 360.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.75x = 1,694.90 × 360.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.75x = 610,587.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,587.73/1,129.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.46

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