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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.13, 1,725.23 and 284.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.13, 1,725.23 and 284.44 is: 426.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.13 : 1,725.23 = 284.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.13/1,725.23 = 284.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.13x = 1,725.23 × 284.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.13x = 490,718.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,718.69/1,150.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.67

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