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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.75, 1,725.54 and 492.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.75, 1,725.54 and 492.46 is: 738.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.75 : 1,725.54 = 492.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.75/1,725.54 = 492.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.75x = 1,725.54 × 492.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.75x = 849,759.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,759.43/1,150.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.44

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