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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.66, 1,727.03 and 501.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.66, 1,727.03 and 501.94 is: 752.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.66 : 1,727.03 = 501.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.66/1,727.03 = 501.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.66x = 1,727.03 × 501.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.66x = 866,862.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,862.38/1,151.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.71

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