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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.23, 1,733.94 and 506.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.23, 1,733.94 and 506.79 is: 760.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.23 : 1,733.94 = 506.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.23/1,733.94 = 506.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.23x = 1,733.94 × 506.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.23x = 878,743.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,743.45/1,156.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.01

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