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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.90, 1,729.50 and 372.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.90, 1,729.50 and 372.74 is: 559.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.90 : 1,729.50 = 372.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.90/1,729.50 = 372.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.90x = 1,729.50 × 372.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.90x = 644,653.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,653.83/1,152.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.16

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