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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.95, 1,699.42 and 363.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.95, 1,699.42 and 363.99 is: 545.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.95 : 1,699.42 = 363.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.95/1,699.42 = 363.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.95x = 1,699.42 × 363.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.95x = 618,562.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,562.48/1,132.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.98

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