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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.68, 1,709.16 and 370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.68, 1,709.16 and 370 is: 554.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.68 : 1,709.16 = 370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.68/1,709.16 = 370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.68x = 1,709.16 × 370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.68x = 632,389.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,389.20/1,139.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.88

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