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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.04, 1,707.48 and 369.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.04, 1,707.48 and 369.36 is: 553.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.04 : 1,707.48 = 369.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.04/1,707.48 = 369.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.04x = 1,707.48 × 369.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.04x = 630,674.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,674.81/1,139.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.69

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