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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.93, 1,725.08 and 380.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.93, 1,725.08 and 380.25 is: 570.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.93 : 1,725.08 = 380.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.93/1,725.08 = 380.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.93x = 1,725.08 × 380.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.93x = 655,959.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,959.77/1,149.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.43

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