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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.30, 1,724.21 and 358.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.30, 1,724.21 and 358.65 is: 538.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.30 : 1,724.21 = 358.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.30/1,724.21 = 358.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.30x = 1,724.21 × 358.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.30x = 618,386.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,386.12/1,149.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.05

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