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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.93, 1,725.47 and 501.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.93, 1,725.47 and 501.20 is: 751.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.93 : 1,725.47 = 501.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.93/1,725.47 = 501.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.93x = 1,725.47 × 501.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.93x = 864,805.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,805.56/1,150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.40

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