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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.33, 1,725.48 and 370.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.33, 1,725.48 and 370.57 is: 555.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.33 : 1,725.48 = 370.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.33/1,725.48 = 370.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.33x = 1,725.48 × 370.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.33x = 639,411.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,411.12/1,150.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.85

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