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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.67, 1,727.55 and 502.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.67, 1,727.55 and 502.44 is: 753.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.67 : 1,727.55 = 502.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.67/1,727.55 = 502.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.67x = 1,727.55 × 502.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.67x = 867,990.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,990.22/1,151.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.68

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