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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.17, 1,724.17 and 636.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.17, 1,724.17 and 636.09 is: 953.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.17 : 1,724.17 = 636.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.17/1,724.17 = 636.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.17x = 1,724.17 × 636.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.17x = 1,096,727.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,727.30/1,150.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.53

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