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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.54, 1,730.91 and 504.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.54, 1,730.91 and 504.73 is: 757.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.54 : 1,730.91 = 504.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.54/1,730.91 = 504.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.54x = 1,730.91 × 504.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.54x = 873,633.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,633.55/1,153.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.35

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