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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.36, 1,735.26 and 507.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.36, 1,735.26 and 507.64 is: 761.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.36 : 1,735.26 = 507.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.36/1,735.26 = 507.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.36x = 1,735.26 × 507.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.36x = 880,887.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,887.39/1,156.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.78

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