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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.27, 1,728.28 and 502.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.27, 1,728.28 and 502.64 is: 753.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.27 : 1,728.28 = 502.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.27/1,728.28 = 502.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.27x = 1,728.28 × 502.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.27x = 868,691.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,691.50/1,153.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.25

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