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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.53, 1,726.07 and 501.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.53, 1,726.07 and 501.45 is: 752.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.53 : 1,726.07 = 501.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.53/1,726.07 = 501.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.53x = 1,726.07 × 501.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.53x = 865,535.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,535.29/1,150.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.29

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