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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.08, 1,724.04 and 499.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.08, 1,724.04 and 499.88 is: 750.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.08 : 1,724.04 = 499.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.08/1,724.04 = 499.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.08x = 1,724.04 × 499.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.08x = 861,813.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,813.12/1,149.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.00

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