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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.75, 1,709.63 and 370.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.75, 1,709.63 and 370.25 is: 555.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.75 : 1,709.63 = 370.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.75/1,709.63 = 370.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.75x = 1,709.63 × 370.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.75x = 632,990.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,990.51/1,139.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.38

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