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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.76, 1,694.60 and 360.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.76, 1,694.60 and 360.28 is: 540.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.76 : 1,694.60 = 360.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.76/1,694.60 = 360.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.76x = 1,694.60 × 360.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.76x = 610,530.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,530.49/1,129.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.41

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