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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.17, 1,724.95 and 500.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.17, 1,724.95 and 500.75 is: 750.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.17 : 1,724.95 = 500.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.17/1,724.95 = 500.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.17x = 1,724.95 × 500.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.17x = 863,768.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,768.71/1,150.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.99

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