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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.90, 1,725.63 and 711.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.90, 1,725.63 and 711.87 is: 1,066.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.90 : 1,725.63 = 711.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.90/1,725.63 = 711.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.90x = 1,725.63 × 711.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.90x = 1,228,424.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,424.23/1,151.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.43

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