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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.73, 1,746.64 and 506.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.73, 1,746.64 and 506.50 is: 759.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.73 : 1,746.64 = 506.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.73/1,746.64 = 506.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.73x = 1,746.64 × 506.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.73x = 884,677.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,677.83/1,164.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.56

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