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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.25, 1,725.64 and 370.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.25, 1,725.64 and 370.32 is: 555.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.25 : 1,725.64 = 370.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.25/1,725.64 = 370.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.25x = 1,725.64 × 370.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.25x = 639,039.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,039.02/1,150.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.57

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