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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.70, 1,725.27 and 370.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.70, 1,725.27 and 370.46 is: 555.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.70 : 1,725.27 = 370.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.70/1,725.27 = 370.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.70x = 1,725.27 × 370.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.70x = 639,146.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,146.45/1,150.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.44

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