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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.14, 1,731.25 and 634.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.14, 1,731.25 and 634.98 is: 953.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.14 : 1,731.25 = 634.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.14/1,731.25 = 634.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.14x = 1,731.25 × 634.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.14x = 1,099,307.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,307.54/1,153.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.32

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