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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.10, 1,729.38 and 422.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.10, 1,729.38 and 422.28 is: 633.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.10 : 1,729.38 = 422.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.10/1,729.38 = 422.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.10x = 1,729.38 × 422.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.10x = 730,282.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,282.59/1,153.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.32

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