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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.24, 1,726.06 and 457.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.24, 1,726.06 and 457.24 is: 686.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.24 : 1,726.06 = 457.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.24/1,726.06 = 457.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.24x = 1,726.06 × 457.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.24x = 789,213.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,213.90/1,150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.13

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