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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.37, 1,724.35 and 500.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.37, 1,724.35 and 500.93 is: 750.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.37 : 1,724.35 = 500.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.37/1,724.35 = 500.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.37x = 1,724.35 × 500.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.37x = 863,778.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,778.65/1,150.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.87

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