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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.08, 1,729.33 and 331.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.08, 1,729.33 and 331.36 is: 496.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.08 : 1,729.33 = 331.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.08/1,729.33 = 331.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.08x = 1,729.33 × 331.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.08x = 573,030.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,030.79/1,153.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.96

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