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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.78, 1,731.20 and 505.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.78, 1,731.20 and 505.02 is: 757.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.78 : 1,731.20 = 505.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.78/1,731.20 = 505.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.78x = 1,731.20 × 505.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.78x = 874,290.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,290.62/1,154.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.11

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