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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.69, 1,726.14 and 317.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.69, 1,726.14 and 317.75 is: 476.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.69 : 1,726.14 = 317.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.69/1,726.14 = 317.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.69x = 1,726.14 × 317.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.69x = 548,484.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,484.45/1,150.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.66

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