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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.73, 1,726.10 and 492.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.73, 1,726.10 and 492.81 is: 739.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.73 : 1,726.10 = 492.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.73/1,726.10 = 492.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.73x = 1,726.10 × 492.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.73x = 850,636.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,636.88/1,150.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.21

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