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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.39, 1,745.25 and 506.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.39, 1,745.25 and 506.80 is: 759.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.39 : 1,745.25 = 506.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.39/1,745.25 = 506.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.39x = 1,745.25 × 506.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.39x = 884,492.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,492.70/1,164.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.62

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