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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.26, 1,725.44 and 574.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.26, 1,725.44 and 574.30 is: 860.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.26 : 1,725.44 = 574.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.26/1,725.44 = 574.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.26x = 1,725.44 × 574.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.26x = 990,911.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,911.56/1,151.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.72

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