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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.52, 1,725.96 and 380.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.52, 1,725.96 and 380.84 is: 571.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.52 : 1,725.96 = 380.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.52/1,725.96 = 380.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.52x = 1,725.96 × 380.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.52x = 657,314.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,314.61/1,150.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.32

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