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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.03, 1,725.57 and 501.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.03, 1,725.57 and 501.27 is: 751.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.03 : 1,725.57 = 501.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.03/1,725.57 = 501.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.03x = 1,725.57 × 501.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.03x = 864,976.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,976.47/1,151.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.48

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