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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.80, 1,707.72 and 369.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.80, 1,707.72 and 369.12 is: 553.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.80 : 1,707.72 = 369.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.80/1,707.72 = 369.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.80x = 1,707.72 × 369.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.80x = 630,353.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,353.61/1,138.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.52

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