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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.52, 1,726.47 and 501.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.52, 1,726.47 and 501.90 is: 752.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.52 : 1,726.47 = 501.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.52/1,726.47 = 501.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.52x = 1,726.47 × 501.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.52x = 866,515.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,515.29/1,151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.50

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