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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.16, 1,726.74 and 501.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.16, 1,726.74 and 501.82 is: 752.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.16 : 1,726.74 = 501.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.16/1,726.74 = 501.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.16x = 1,726.74 × 501.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.16x = 866,512.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,512.67/1,151.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.73

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