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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.20, 1,725.57 and 370.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.20, 1,725.57 and 370.26 is: 555.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.20 : 1,725.57 = 370.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.20/1,725.57 = 370.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.20x = 1,725.57 × 370.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.20x = 638,909.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,909.55/1,150.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.48

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