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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.74, 1,726.53 and 718.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.74, 1,726.53 and 718.26 is: 1,077.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.74 : 1,726.53 = 718.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.74/1,726.53 = 718.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.74x = 1,726.53 × 718.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.74x = 1,240,097.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,097.44/1,150.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.65

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