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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.06, 1,729.77 and 495.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.06, 1,729.77 and 495.60 is: 742.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.06 : 1,729.77 = 495.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.06/1,729.77 = 495.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.06x = 1,729.77 × 495.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.06x = 857,274.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,274.01/1,154.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.84

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