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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.31, 1,724.21 and 358.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.31, 1,724.21 and 358.66 is: 538.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.31 : 1,724.21 = 358.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.31/1,724.21 = 358.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.31x = 1,724.21 × 358.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.31x = 618,401.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,401.74/1,149.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.06

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