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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.83, 1,732.47 and 505.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.83, 1,732.47 and 505.56 is: 758.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.83 : 1,732.47 = 505.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.83/1,732.47 = 505.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.83x = 1,732.47 × 505.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.83x = 875,867.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,867.53/1,154.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.44

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