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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.22, 1,729.90 and 383.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.22, 1,729.90 and 383.78 is: 575.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.22 : 1,729.90 = 383.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.22/1,729.90 = 383.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.22x = 1,729.90 × 383.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.22x = 663,901.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,901.02/1,153.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.69

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