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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.46, 1,724.19 and 379.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.46, 1,724.19 and 379.96 is: 569.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.46 : 1,724.19 = 379.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.46/1,724.19 = 379.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.46x = 1,724.19 × 379.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.46x = 655,123.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,123.23/1,149.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.94

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