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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.98, 1,695.02 and 360.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.98, 1,695.02 and 360.54 is: 540.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.98 : 1,695.02 = 360.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.98/1,695.02 = 360.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.98x = 1,695.02 × 360.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.98x = 611,122.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,122.51/1,129.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.83

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