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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.33, 1,723.98 and 369.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.33, 1,723.98 and 369.57 is: 554.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.33 : 1,723.98 = 369.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.33/1,723.98 = 369.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.33x = 1,723.98 × 369.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.33x = 637,131.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,131.29/1,149.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.35

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