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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.50, 1,736.26 and 725.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.50, 1,736.26 and 725.50 is: 1,088.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.50 : 1,736.26 = 725.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.50/1,736.26 = 725.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.50x = 1,736.26 × 725.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.50x = 1,259,656.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,656.63/1,157.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.26

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