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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.71, 1,727.12 and 502

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.71, 1,727.12 and 502 is: 752.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.71 : 1,727.12 = 502 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.71/1,727.12 = 502/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.71x = 1,727.12 × 502
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.71x = 867,011.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,011.73/1,151.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.80

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