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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.74, 1,726.02 and 370.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.74, 1,726.02 and 370.68 is: 555.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.74 : 1,726.02 = 370.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.74/1,726.02 = 370.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.74x = 1,726.02 × 370.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.74x = 639,801.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,801.09/1,150.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.99

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