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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.18, 1,731.66 and 497.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.18, 1,731.66 and 497.53 is: 745.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.18 : 1,731.66 = 497.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.18/1,731.66 = 497.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.18x = 1,731.66 × 497.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.18x = 861,552.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,552.80/1,155.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.82

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