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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.76, 1,730.56 and 504.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.76, 1,730.56 and 504.68 is: 756.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.76 : 1,730.56 = 504.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.76/1,730.56 = 504.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.76x = 1,730.56 × 504.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.76x = 873,379.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,379.02/1,154.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.33

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