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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.46, 1,728.24 and 502.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.46, 1,728.24 and 502.75 is: 753.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.46 : 1,728.24 = 502.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.46/1,728.24 = 502.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.46x = 1,728.24 × 502.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.46x = 868,872.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,872.66/1,152.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.93

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