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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.97, 1,726.56 and 370.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.97, 1,726.56 and 370.77 is: 556.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.97 : 1,726.56 = 370.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.97/1,726.56 = 370.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.97x = 1,726.56 × 370.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.97x = 640,156.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,156.65/1,150.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.19

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