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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.52, 1,726.66 and 843.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.52, 1,726.66 and 843.18 is: 1,265.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.52 : 1,726.66 = 843.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.52/1,726.66 = 843.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.52x = 1,726.66 × 843.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.52x = 1,455,875.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,875.01/1,150.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.41

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