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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.37, 1,724.03 and 369.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.37, 1,724.03 and 369.43 is: 554.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.37 : 1,724.03 = 369.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.37/1,724.03 = 369.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.37x = 1,724.03 × 369.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.37x = 636,897.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,897.94/1,149.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.13

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