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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.32, 1,726.73 and 371.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.32, 1,726.73 and 371.39 is: 557.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.32 : 1,726.73 = 371.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.32/1,726.73 = 371.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.32x = 1,726.73 × 371.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.32x = 641,290.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,290.25/1,151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.01

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