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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.96, 1,730.87 and 495.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.96, 1,730.87 and 495.83 is: 743.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.96 : 1,730.87 = 495.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.96/1,730.87 = 495.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.96x = 1,730.87 × 495.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.96x = 858,219.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,219.12/1,153.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.72

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