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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.62, 1,724.26 and 369.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.62, 1,724.26 and 369.52 is: 554.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.62 : 1,724.26 = 369.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.62/1,724.26 = 369.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.62x = 1,724.26 × 369.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.62x = 637,144.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,144.71/1,149.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.22

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