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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.30, 1,725.50 and 317.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.30, 1,725.50 and 317.43 is: 476.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.30 : 1,725.50 = 317.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.30/1,725.50 = 317.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.30x = 1,725.50 × 317.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.30x = 547,727.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,727.35/1,150.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.16

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