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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.56, 1,729.26 and 504.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.56, 1,729.26 and 504.48 is: 756.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.56 : 1,729.26 = 504.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.56/1,729.26 = 504.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.56x = 1,729.26 × 504.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.56x = 872,377.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,377.08/1,153.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.25

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