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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.32, 1,730.22 and 503.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.32, 1,730.22 and 503.88 is: 755.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.32 : 1,730.22 = 503.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.32/1,730.22 = 503.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.32x = 1,730.22 × 503.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.32x = 871,823.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,823.25/1,153.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.92

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