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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.21, 1,590.93 and 733.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.21, 1,590.93 and 733.34 is: 1,011.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.21 : 1,590.93 = 733.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.21/1,590.93 = 733.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.21x = 1,590.93 × 733.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.21x = 1,166,692.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,692.61/1,153.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.69

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