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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.13, 1,729.95 and 422.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.13, 1,729.95 and 422.72 is: 634.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.13 : 1,729.95 = 422.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.13/1,729.95 = 422.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.13x = 1,729.95 × 422.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.13x = 731,275.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,275.81/1,153.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.17

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