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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.56, 1,726.11 and 370.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.56, 1,726.11 and 370.62 is: 556.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.56 : 1,726.11 = 370.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.56/1,726.11 = 370.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.56x = 1,726.11 × 370.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.56x = 639,730.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,730.89/1,150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.02

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