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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.05, 1,729.63 and 331.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.05, 1,729.63 and 331.34 is: 497.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.05 : 1,729.63 = 331.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.05/1,729.63 = 331.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.05x = 1,729.63 × 331.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.05x = 573,095.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,095.60/1,153.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.03

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