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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.08, 1,732.80 and 506.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.08, 1,732.80 and 506.36 is: 759.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.08 : 1,732.80 = 506.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.08/1,732.80 = 506.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.08x = 1,732.80 × 506.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.08x = 877,420.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,420.61/1,155.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.62

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