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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.84, 1,728.62 and 502.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.84, 1,728.62 and 502.68 is: 753.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.84 : 1,728.62 = 502.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.84/1,728.62 = 502.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.84x = 1,728.62 × 502.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.84x = 868,942.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,942.70/1,152.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.74

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