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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.68, 1,707.66 and 369

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.68, 1,707.66 and 369 is: 553.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.68 : 1,707.66 = 369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.68/1,707.66 = 369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.68x = 1,707.66 × 369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.68x = 630,126.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,126.54/1,138.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.38

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