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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.52, 1,726.32 and 501.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.52, 1,726.32 and 501.78 is: 752.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.52 : 1,726.32 = 501.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.52/1,726.32 = 501.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.52x = 1,726.32 × 501.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.52x = 866,232.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,232.85/1,151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.25

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