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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.69, 1,727.07 and 738.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.69, 1,727.07 and 738.58 is: 1,108.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.69 : 1,727.07 = 738.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.69/1,727.07 = 738.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.69x = 1,727.07 × 738.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.69x = 1,275,579.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,579.36/1,150.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.53

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