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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.02, 1,729.34 and 422.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.02, 1,729.34 and 422.62 is: 633.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.02 : 1,729.34 = 422.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.02/1,729.34 = 422.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.02x = 1,729.34 × 422.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.02x = 730,853.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,853.67/1,153.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.86

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