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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.95, 1,729.50 and 503.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.95, 1,729.50 and 503.92 is: 755.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.95 : 1,729.50 = 503.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.95/1,729.50 = 503.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.95x = 1,729.50 × 503.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.95x = 871,529.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,529.64/1,153.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.26

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