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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.30, 1,725.13 and 500.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.30, 1,725.13 and 500.89 is: 751.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.30 : 1,725.13 = 500.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.30/1,725.13 = 500.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.30x = 1,725.13 × 500.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.30x = 864,100.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,100.37/1,150.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.20

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