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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.88, 1,730.41 and 504.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.88, 1,730.41 and 504.26 is: 756.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.88 : 1,730.41 = 504.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.88/1,730.41 = 504.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.88x = 1,730.41 × 504.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.88x = 872,575.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,575.96/1,153.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.21

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