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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.20, 1,725.05 and 369.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.20, 1,725.05 and 369.99 is: 554.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.20 : 1,725.05 = 369.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.20/1,725.05 = 369.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.20x = 1,725.05 × 369.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.20x = 638,249.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,249.40/1,150.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.90

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