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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.30, 1,730.42 and 504.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.30, 1,730.42 and 504.52 is: 756.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.30 : 1,730.42 = 504.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.30/1,730.42 = 504.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.30x = 1,730.42 × 504.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.30x = 873,031.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,031.50/1,154.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.33

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