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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.70, 1,726.09 and 370.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.70, 1,726.09 and 370.69 is: 556.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.70 : 1,726.09 = 370.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.70/1,726.09 = 370.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.70x = 1,726.09 × 370.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.70x = 639,849.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,849.81/1,150.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.05

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