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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.29, 1,727.19 and 1,014.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.29, 1,727.19 and 1,014.48 is: 1,523.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.29 : 1,727.19 = 1,014.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.29/1,727.19 = 1,014.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.29x = 1,727.19 × 1,014.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.29x = 1,752,199.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,199.71/1,150.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.27

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