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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.24, 1,726.85 and 285.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.24, 1,726.85 and 285.55 is: 428.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.24 : 1,726.85 = 285.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.24/1,726.85 = 285.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.24x = 1,726.85 × 285.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.24x = 493,098.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,098.41/1,151.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.32

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