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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.88, 1,726.64 and 717.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.88, 1,726.64 and 717.60 is: 1,076.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.88 : 1,726.64 = 717.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.88/1,726.64 = 717.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.88x = 1,726.64 × 717.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.88x = 1,239,036.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,036.86/1,150.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.60

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