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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.53, 1,724.82 and 500.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.53, 1,724.82 and 500.77 is: 750.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.53 : 1,724.82 = 500.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.53/1,724.82 = 500.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.53x = 1,724.82 × 500.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.53x = 863,738.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,738.11/1,150.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.73

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