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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.15, 1,755.96 and 503.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.15, 1,755.96 and 503.26 is: 754.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.15 : 1,755.96 = 503.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.15/1,755.96 = 503.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.15x = 1,755.96 × 503.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.15x = 883,704.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,704.43/1,171.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.56

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