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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.50, 1,732.51 and 505.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.50, 1,732.51 and 505.24 is: 758.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.50 : 1,732.51 = 505.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.50/1,732.51 = 505.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.50x = 1,732.51 × 505.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.50x = 875,324.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,324.69/1,154.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.19

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