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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.24, 1,726.61 and 371.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.24, 1,726.61 and 371.31 is: 556.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.24 : 1,726.61 = 371.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.24/1,726.61 = 371.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.24x = 1,726.61 × 371.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.24x = 641,108.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,108.49/1,151.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.89

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