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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.30, 1,724.13 and 500.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.30, 1,724.13 and 500.49 is: 750.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.30 : 1,724.13 = 500.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.30/1,724.13 = 500.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.30x = 1,724.13 × 500.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.30x = 862,909.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,909.82/1,149.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.81

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