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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.52, 1,709.60 and 370.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.52, 1,709.60 and 370.24 is: 555.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.52 : 1,709.60 = 370.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.52/1,709.60 = 370.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.52x = 1,709.60 × 370.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.52x = 632,962.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,962.30/1,139.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.46

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