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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.26, 1,728.70 and 503.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.26, 1,728.70 and 503.08 is: 754.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.26 : 1,728.70 = 503.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.26/1,728.70 = 503.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.26x = 1,728.70 × 503.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.26x = 869,674.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,674.40/1,152.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.76

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