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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.25, 1,734.39 and 506.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.25, 1,734.39 and 506.84 is: 760.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.25 : 1,734.39 = 506.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.25/1,734.39 = 506.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.25x = 1,734.39 × 506.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.25x = 879,049.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,049.56/1,156.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.26

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