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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.80, 1,726.32 and 381.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.80, 1,726.32 and 381.12 is: 571.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.80 : 1,726.32 = 381.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.80/1,726.32 = 381.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.80x = 1,726.32 × 381.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.80x = 657,935.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,935.08/1,150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.72

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