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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.39, 1,724.09 and 500.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.39, 1,724.09 and 500.58 is: 750.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.39 : 1,724.09 = 500.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.39/1,724.09 = 500.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.39x = 1,724.09 × 500.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.39x = 863,042.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,042.47/1,149.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.87

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