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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.39, 1,724.95 and 359.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.39, 1,724.95 and 359.53 is: 539.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.39 : 1,724.95 = 359.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.39/1,724.95 = 359.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.39x = 1,724.95 × 359.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.39x = 620,174.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,174.78/1,150.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.10

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