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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.13, 1,724.54 and 369.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.13, 1,724.54 and 369.90 is: 554.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.13 : 1,724.54 = 369.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.13/1,724.54 = 369.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.13x = 1,724.54 × 369.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.13x = 637,905.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,905.50/1,150.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.64

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