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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.24, 1,733.40 and 507.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.24, 1,733.40 and 507.28 is: 760.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.24 : 1,733.40 = 507.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.24/1,733.40 = 507.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.24x = 1,733.40 × 507.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.24x = 879,319.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,319.15/1,156.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.50

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