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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.80, 1,729.67 and 504.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.80, 1,729.67 and 504.02 is: 755.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.80 : 1,729.67 = 504.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.80/1,729.67 = 504.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.80x = 1,729.67 × 504.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.80x = 871,788.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,788.27/1,153.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.58

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