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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.57, 1,724.23 and 370.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.57, 1,724.23 and 370.13 is: 555.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.57 : 1,724.23 = 370.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.57/1,724.23 = 370.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.57x = 1,724.23 × 370.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.57x = 638,189.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,189.25/1,149.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.15

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