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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.67, 1,733.60 and 506.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.67, 1,733.60 and 506.25 is: 759.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.67 : 1,733.60 = 506.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.67/1,733.60 = 506.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.67x = 1,733.60 × 506.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.67x = 877,636.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,636.27/1,155.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.42

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