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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.64, 1,730.56 and 495.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.64, 1,730.56 and 495.55 is: 743.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.64 : 1,730.56 = 495.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.64/1,730.56 = 495.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.64x = 1,730.56 × 495.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.64x = 857,579.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,579.01/1,153.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.37

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