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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.68, 1,725.78 and 370.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.68, 1,725.78 and 370.75 is: 556.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.68 : 1,725.78 = 370.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.68/1,725.78 = 370.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.68x = 1,725.78 × 370.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.68x = 639,838.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,838.18/1,150.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.05

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