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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.69, 1,730.96 and 495.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.69, 1,730.96 and 495.70 is: 743.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.69 : 1,730.96 = 495.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.69/1,730.96 = 495.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.69x = 1,730.96 × 495.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.69x = 858,036.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,036.87/1,153.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.73

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