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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.47, 1,733.85 and 506.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.47, 1,733.85 and 506.19 is: 759.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.47 : 1,733.85 = 506.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.47/1,733.85 = 506.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.47x = 1,733.85 × 506.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.47x = 877,657.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,657.53/1,155.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.57

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