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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.51, 1,725.66 and 410.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.51, 1,725.66 and 410.20 is: 615.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.51 : 1,725.66 = 410.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.51/1,725.66 = 410.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.51x = 1,725.66 × 410.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.51x = 707,865.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,865.73/1,150.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.26

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