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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.74, 1,728.75 and 503.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.74, 1,728.75 and 503.30 is: 754.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.74 : 1,728.75 = 503.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.74/1,728.75 = 503.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.74x = 1,728.75 × 503.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.74x = 870,079.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,079.88/1,152.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.79

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