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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.08, 1,725.60 and 711.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.08, 1,725.60 and 711.68 is: 1,067.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.08 : 1,725.60 = 711.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.08/1,725.60 = 711.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.08x = 1,725.60 × 711.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.08x = 1,228,075.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,075.01/1,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.82

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