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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.33, 1,724.58 and 500.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.33, 1,724.58 and 500.07 is: 750.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.33 : 1,724.58 = 500.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.33/1,724.58 = 500.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.33x = 1,724.58 × 500.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.33x = 862,410.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,410.72/1,149.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.36

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