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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.46, 1,729.74 and 503.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.46, 1,729.74 and 503.75 is: 755.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.46 : 1,729.74 = 503.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.46/1,729.74 = 503.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.46x = 1,729.74 × 503.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.46x = 871,356.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,356.53/1,153.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.43

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