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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.74, 1,729.08 and 503.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.74, 1,729.08 and 503.67 is: 754.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.74 : 1,729.08 = 503.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.74/1,729.08 = 503.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.74x = 1,729.08 × 503.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.74x = 870,885.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,885.72/1,153.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.84

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