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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.38, 1,725.29 and 380.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.38, 1,725.29 and 380.78 is: 571.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.38 : 1,725.29 = 380.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.38/1,725.29 = 380.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.38x = 1,725.29 × 380.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.38x = 656,955.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,955.93/1,150.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.08

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