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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.25, 1,708.88 and 369.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.25, 1,708.88 and 369.75 is: 554.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.25 : 1,708.88 = 369.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.25/1,708.88 = 369.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.25x = 1,708.88 × 369.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.25x = 631,856.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,856.53/1,139.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.63

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