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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.59, 1,724.66 and 369.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.59, 1,724.66 and 369.65 is: 554.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.59 : 1,724.66 = 369.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.59/1,724.66 = 369.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.59x = 1,724.66 × 369.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.59x = 637,510.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,510.10/1,149.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.56

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