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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.77, 1,730.75 and 495.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.77, 1,730.75 and 495.68 is: 743.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.77 : 1,730.75 = 495.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.77/1,730.75 = 495.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.77x = 1,730.75 × 495.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.77x = 857,890.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,890.75/1,153.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.56

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