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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.92, 1,744.89 and 505.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.92, 1,744.89 and 505.30 is: 757.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.92 : 1,744.89 = 505.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.92/1,744.89 = 505.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.92x = 1,744.89 × 505.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.92x = 881,687.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,687.87/1,163.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.52

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