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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.25, 1,725.01 and 500.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.25, 1,725.01 and 500.81 is: 751.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.25 : 1,725.01 = 500.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.25/1,725.01 = 500.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.25x = 1,725.01 × 500.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.25x = 863,892.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,892.38/1,150.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.05

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