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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.05, 1,732.68 and 505.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.05, 1,732.68 and 505.44 is: 757.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.05 : 1,732.68 = 505.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.05/1,732.68 = 505.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.05x = 1,732.68 × 505.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.05x = 875,765.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,765.78/1,156.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.55

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