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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.36, 1,724.69 and 369.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.36, 1,724.69 and 369.92 is: 554.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.36 : 1,724.69 = 369.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.36/1,724.69 = 369.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.36x = 1,724.69 × 369.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.36x = 637,995.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,995.48/1,150.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.61

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