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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.14, 1,729.92 and 383.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.14, 1,729.92 and 383.64 is: 575.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.14 : 1,729.92 = 383.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.14/1,729.92 = 383.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.14x = 1,729.92 × 383.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.14x = 663,666.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,666.51/1,153.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.53

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