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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.77, 1,724.66 and 380.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.77, 1,724.66 and 380.27 is: 570.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.77 : 1,724.66 = 380.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.77/1,724.66 = 380.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.77x = 1,724.66 × 380.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.77x = 655,836.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,836.46/1,149.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.41

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