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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.36, 1,731.72 and 504.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.36, 1,731.72 and 504.74 is: 757.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.36 : 1,731.72 = 504.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.36/1,731.72 = 504.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.36x = 1,731.72 × 504.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.36x = 874,068.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,068.35/1,154.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.19

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