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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.07, 1,729.61 and 331.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.07, 1,729.61 and 331.34 is: 497.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.07 : 1,729.61 = 331.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.07/1,729.61 = 331.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.07x = 1,729.61 × 331.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.07x = 573,087.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,087.68/1,153.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.01

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