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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.03, 1,724.07 and 500.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.03, 1,724.07 and 500.27 is: 749.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.03 : 1,724.07 = 500.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.03/1,724.07 = 500.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.03x = 1,724.07 × 500.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.03x = 862,500.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,500.50/1,150.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.98

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