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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.84, 1,734.64 and 506.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.84, 1,734.64 and 506.81 is: 759.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.84 : 1,734.64 = 506.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.84/1,734.64 = 506.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.84x = 1,734.64 × 506.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.84x = 879,132.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,132.90/1,156.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.94

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