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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.67, 1,729.05 and 503.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.67, 1,729.05 and 503.44 is: 755.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.67 : 1,729.05 = 503.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.67/1,729.05 = 503.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.67x = 1,729.05 × 503.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.67x = 870,472.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,472.93/1,152.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.18

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