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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.96, 1,732.36 and 496.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.96, 1,732.36 and 496.83 is: 745.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.96 : 1,732.36 = 496.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.96/1,732.36 = 496.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.96x = 1,732.36 × 496.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.96x = 860,688.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,688.42/1,154.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.21

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