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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.52, 1,724.44 and 380.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.52, 1,724.44 and 380.08 is: 570.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.52 : 1,724.44 = 380.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.52/1,724.44 = 380.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.52x = 1,724.44 × 380.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.52x = 655,425.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,425.16/1,149.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.17

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