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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.84, 1,733.14 and 505.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.84, 1,733.14 and 505.81 is: 758.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.84 : 1,733.14 = 505.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.84/1,733.14 = 505.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.84x = 1,733.14 × 505.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.84x = 876,639.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,639.54/1,155.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.44

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