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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.98, 1,724.42 and 369.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.98, 1,724.42 and 369.82 is: 554.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.98 : 1,724.42 = 369.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.98/1,724.42 = 369.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.98x = 1,724.42 × 369.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.98x = 637,725.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,725.00/1,149.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.55

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