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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.07, 1,726.77 and 370.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.07, 1,726.77 and 370.82 is: 556.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.07 : 1,726.77 = 370.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.07/1,726.77 = 370.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.07x = 1,726.77 × 370.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.07x = 640,320.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,320.85/1,151.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.28

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