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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.64, 1,724.32 and 380.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.64, 1,724.32 and 380.12 is: 570.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.64 : 1,724.32 = 380.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.64/1,724.32 = 380.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.64x = 1,724.32 × 380.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.64x = 655,448.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,448.52/1,149.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.13

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