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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.36, 1,725.10 and 500.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.36, 1,725.10 and 500.96 is: 751.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.36 : 1,725.10 = 500.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.36/1,725.10 = 500.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.36x = 1,725.10 × 500.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.36x = 864,206.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,206.10/1,150.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.25

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