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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.56, 1,733.96 and 505.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.56, 1,733.96 and 505.54 is: 758.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.56 : 1,733.96 = 505.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.56/1,733.96 = 505.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.56x = 1,733.96 × 505.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.56x = 876,586.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,586.14/1,155.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.58

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