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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.62, 1,725.94 and 370.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.62, 1,725.94 and 370.60 is: 555.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.62 : 1,725.94 = 370.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.62/1,725.94 = 370.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.62x = 1,725.94 × 370.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.62x = 639,633.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,633.36/1,150.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.90

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