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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.50, 1,724.19 and 629.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.50, 1,724.19 and 629.72 is: 943.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.50 : 1,724.19 = 629.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.50/1,724.19 = 629.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.50x = 1,724.19 × 629.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.50x = 1,085,748.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,748.31/1,150.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.72

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