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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.79, 1,732.59 and 505.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.79, 1,732.59 and 505.44 is: 758.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.79 : 1,732.59 = 505.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.79/1,732.59 = 505.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.79x = 1,732.59 × 505.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.79x = 875,720.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,720.29/1,154.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.34

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