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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.56, 1,730.76 and 505.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.56, 1,730.76 and 505.48 is: 757.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.56 : 1,730.76 = 505.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.56/1,730.76 = 505.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.56x = 1,730.76 × 505.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.56x = 874,864.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,864.56/1,154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.75

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