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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.04, 1,730.40 and 576.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.04, 1,730.40 and 576.52 is: 863.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.04 : 1,730.40 = 576.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.04/1,730.40 = 576.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.04x = 1,730.40 × 576.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.04x = 997,610.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,610.21/1,155.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.70

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