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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.95, 1,729.24 and 503.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.95, 1,729.24 and 503.51 is: 755.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.95 : 1,729.24 = 503.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.95/1,729.24 = 503.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.95x = 1,729.24 × 503.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.95x = 870,685.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,685.31/1,152.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.18

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