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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.83, 1,725.03 and 369.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.83, 1,725.03 and 369.90 is: 554.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.83 : 1,725.03 = 369.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.83/1,725.03 = 369.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.83x = 1,725.03 × 369.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.83x = 638,078.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,078.12/1,149.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.93

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