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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.24, 1,724.04 and 369.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.24, 1,724.04 and 369.24 is: 553.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.24 : 1,724.04 = 369.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.24/1,724.04 = 369.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.24x = 1,724.04 × 369.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.24x = 636,584.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,584.53/1,149.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.92

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