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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.06, 1,729.40 and 331.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.06, 1,729.40 and 331.15 is: 496.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.06 : 1,729.40 = 331.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.06/1,729.40 = 331.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.06x = 1,729.40 × 331.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.06x = 572,692.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,692.37/1,153.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.67

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