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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.98, 1,724.94 and 369.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.98, 1,724.94 and 369.99 is: 554.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.98 : 1,724.94 = 369.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.98/1,724.94 = 369.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.98x = 1,724.94 × 369.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.98x = 638,210.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,210.55/1,149.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.97

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