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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.20, 1,708.04 and 369.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.20, 1,708.04 and 369.52 is: 554.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.20 : 1,708.04 = 369.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.20/1,708.04 = 369.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.20x = 1,708.04 × 369.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.20x = 631,154.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,154.94/1,139.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.03

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