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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.74, 1,735.03 and 507.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.74, 1,735.03 and 507.25 is: 760.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.74 : 1,735.03 = 507.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.74/1,735.03 = 507.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.74x = 1,735.03 × 507.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.74x = 880,093.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,093.97/1,156.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.84

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