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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.57, 1,745.35 and 505.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.57, 1,745.35 and 505.41 is: 758.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.57 : 1,745.35 = 505.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.57/1,745.35 = 505.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.57x = 1,745.35 × 505.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.57x = 882,124.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,124.26/1,163.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.12

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