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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.40, 1,726.92 and 976.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.40, 1,726.92 and 976.52 is: 1,465.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.40 : 1,726.92 = 976.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.40/1,726.92 = 976.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.40x = 1,726.92 × 976.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.40x = 1,686,371.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,686,371.92/1,150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.90

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