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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.77, 1,709.97 and 370.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.77, 1,709.97 and 370.27 is: 555.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.77 : 1,709.97 = 370.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.77/1,709.97 = 370.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.77x = 1,709.97 × 370.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.77x = 633,150.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,150.59/1,139.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.51

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