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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.17, 1,729.71 and 383.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.17, 1,729.71 and 383.67 is: 575.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.17 : 1,729.71 = 383.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.17/1,729.71 = 383.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.17x = 1,729.71 × 383.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.17x = 663,637.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,637.84/1,153.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.49

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