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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.70, 1,733.37 and 506.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.70, 1,733.37 and 506.26 is: 759.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.70 : 1,733.37 = 506.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.70/1,733.37 = 506.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.70x = 1,733.37 × 506.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.70x = 877,535.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,535.90/1,155.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.31

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