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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.36, 1,738.50 and 500.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.36, 1,738.50 and 500.56 is: 750.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.36 : 1,738.50 = 500.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.36/1,738.50 = 500.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.36x = 1,738.50 × 500.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.36x = 870,223.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,223.56/1,159.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.61

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