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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.32, 1,726.20 and 573.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.32, 1,726.20 and 573.24 is: 860.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.32 : 1,726.20 = 573.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.32/1,726.20 = 573.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.32x = 1,726.20 × 573.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.32x = 989,526.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,526.89/1,150.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.22

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