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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.93, 1,709.53 and 370.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.93, 1,709.53 and 370.25 is: 555.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.93 : 1,709.53 = 370.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.93/1,709.53 = 370.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.93x = 1,709.53 × 370.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.93x = 632,953.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,953.48/1,139.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.26

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