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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.12, 1,728.48 and 503.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.12, 1,728.48 and 503.68 is: 755.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.12 : 1,728.48 = 503.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.12/1,728.48 = 503.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.12x = 1,728.48 × 503.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.12x = 870,600.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,600.81/1,153.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.00

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