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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.78, 1,726.28 and 360.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.78, 1,726.28 and 360.08 is: 540.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.78 : 1,726.28 = 360.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.78/1,726.28 = 360.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.78x = 1,726.28 × 360.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.78x = 621,598.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,598.90/1,150.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.15

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