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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.76, 1,709.62 and 370.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.76, 1,709.62 and 370.26 is: 555.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.76 : 1,709.62 = 370.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.76/1,709.62 = 370.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.76x = 1,709.62 × 370.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.76x = 633,003.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,003.90/1,139.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.38

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