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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.12, 1,729.51 and 495.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.12, 1,729.51 and 495.82 is: 743.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.12 : 1,729.51 = 495.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.12/1,729.51 = 495.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.12x = 1,729.51 × 495.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.12x = 857,525.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,525.65/1,154.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.02

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