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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.55, 1,732.95 and 505.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.55, 1,732.95 and 505.74 is: 759.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.55 : 1,732.95 = 505.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.55/1,732.95 = 505.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.55x = 1,732.95 × 505.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.55x = 876,422.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,422.13/1,154.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.10

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