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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.02, 1,724.22 and 500.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.02, 1,724.22 and 500.40 is: 750.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.02 : 1,724.22 = 500.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.02/1,724.22 = 500.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.02x = 1,724.22 × 500.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.02x = 862,799.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,799.69/1,150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.25

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