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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.03, 1,728.57 and 503.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.03, 1,728.57 and 503.27 is: 754.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.03 : 1,728.57 = 503.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.03/1,728.57 = 503.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.03x = 1,728.57 × 503.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.03x = 869,937.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,937.42/1,153.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.48

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