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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.64, 1,726.20 and 502.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.64, 1,726.20 and 502.16 is: 753.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.64 : 1,726.20 = 502.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.64/1,726.20 = 502.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.64x = 1,726.20 × 502.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.64x = 866,828.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,828.59/1,150.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.34

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