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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.12, 1,725.15 and 370.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.12, 1,725.15 and 370.18 is: 555.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.12 : 1,725.15 = 370.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.12/1,725.15 = 370.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.12x = 1,725.15 × 370.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.12x = 638,616.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,616.03/1,150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.26

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