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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.93, 1,726.03 and 381.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.93, 1,726.03 and 381.25 is: 571.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.93 : 1,726.03 = 381.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.93/1,726.03 = 381.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.93x = 1,726.03 × 381.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.93x = 658,048.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,048.94/1,150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.75

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