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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.16, 1,725.32 and 380.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.16, 1,725.32 and 380.68 is: 571.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.16 : 1,725.32 = 380.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.16/1,725.32 = 380.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.16x = 1,725.32 × 380.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.16x = 656,794.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,794.82/1,150.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.05

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