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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.72, 1,728.40 and 502.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.72, 1,728.40 and 502.64 is: 754.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.72 : 1,728.40 = 502.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.72/1,728.40 = 502.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.72x = 1,728.40 × 502.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.72x = 868,762.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,762.98/1,151.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.32

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