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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.71, 1,729.26 and 495.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.71, 1,729.26 and 495.90 is: 743.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.71 : 1,729.26 = 495.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.71/1,729.26 = 495.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.71x = 1,729.26 × 495.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.71x = 857,540.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,540.03/1,153.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.29

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