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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.90, 1,728.53 and 493.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.90, 1,728.53 and 493.75 is: 740.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.90 : 1,728.53 = 493.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.90/1,728.53 = 493.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.90x = 1,728.53 × 493.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.90x = 853,461.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,461.69/1,151.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.92

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