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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.64, 1,729.06 and 494.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.64, 1,729.06 and 494.55 is: 741.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.64 : 1,729.06 = 494.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.64/1,729.06 = 494.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.64x = 1,729.06 × 494.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.64x = 855,108.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,108.17/1,152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.87

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