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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.25, 1,724.15 and 379.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.25, 1,724.15 and 379.75 is: 569.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.25 : 1,724.15 = 379.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.25/1,724.15 = 379.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.25x = 1,724.15 × 379.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.25x = 654,745.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,745.96/1,149.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.72

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