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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.83, 1,733.97 and 506.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.83, 1,733.97 and 506.56 is: 759.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.83 : 1,733.97 = 506.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.83/1,733.97 = 506.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.83x = 1,733.97 × 506.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.83x = 878,359.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,359.84/1,155.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.94

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