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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.84, 1,731.64 and 504.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.84, 1,731.64 and 504.81 is: 756.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.84 : 1,731.64 = 504.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.84/1,731.64 = 504.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.84x = 1,731.64 × 504.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.84x = 874,149.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,149.19/1,154.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.94

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