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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.56, 1,747.82 and 507.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.56, 1,747.82 and 507.02 is: 760.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.56 : 1,747.82 = 507.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.56/1,747.82 = 507.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.56x = 1,747.82 × 507.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.56x = 886,179.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,179.70/1,165.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.30

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