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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.70, 1,725.02 and 501.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.70, 1,725.02 and 501.08 is: 751.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.70 : 1,725.02 = 501.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.70/1,725.02 = 501.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.70x = 1,725.02 × 501.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.70x = 864,373.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,373.02/1,150.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.17

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