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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.18, 1,726.44 and 501.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.18, 1,726.44 and 501.76 is: 752.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.18 : 1,726.44 = 501.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.18/1,726.44 = 501.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.18x = 1,726.44 × 501.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.18x = 866,258.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,258.53/1,151.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.50

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