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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.25, 1,733.48 and 506.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.25, 1,733.48 and 506.14 is: 759.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.25 : 1,733.48 = 506.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.25/1,733.48 = 506.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.25x = 1,733.48 × 506.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.25x = 877,383.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,383.57/1,155.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.48

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