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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.37, 1,731.49 and 505.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.37, 1,731.49 and 505.11 is: 757.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.37 : 1,731.49 = 505.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.37/1,731.49 = 505.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.37x = 1,731.49 × 505.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.37x = 874,592.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,592.91/1,154.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.64

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