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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.56, 1,731.26 and 504.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.56, 1,731.26 and 504.20 is: 756.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.56 : 1,731.26 = 504.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.56/1,731.26 = 504.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.56x = 1,731.26 × 504.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.56x = 872,901.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,901.29/1,153.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.70

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