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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.44, 1,727.16 and 502.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.44, 1,727.16 and 502.18 is: 753.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.44 : 1,727.16 = 502.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.44/1,727.16 = 502.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.44x = 1,727.16 × 502.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.44x = 867,345.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,345.21/1,151.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.27

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