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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.15, 1,727.33 and 502.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.15, 1,727.33 and 502.34 is: 753.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.15 : 1,727.33 = 502.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.15/1,727.33 = 502.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.15x = 1,727.33 × 502.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.15x = 867,695.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,695.80/1,151.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.77

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