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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.80, 1,726.35 and 370.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.80, 1,726.35 and 370.61 is: 555.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.80 : 1,726.35 = 370.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.80/1,726.35 = 370.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.80x = 1,726.35 × 370.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.80x = 639,802.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,802.57/1,150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.96

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