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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.74, 1,730.76 and 504.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.74, 1,730.76 and 504.76 is: 756.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.74 : 1,730.76 = 504.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.74/1,730.76 = 504.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.74x = 1,730.76 × 504.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.74x = 873,618.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,618.42/1,154.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.55

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