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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.66, 1,723.70 and 369.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.66, 1,723.70 and 369.42 is: 553.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.66 : 1,723.70 = 369.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.66/1,723.70 = 369.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.66x = 1,723.70 × 369.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.66x = 636,767.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,767.41/1,149.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.87

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