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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.24, 1,730.16 and 331.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.24, 1,730.16 and 331.49 is: 497.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.24 : 1,730.16 = 331.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.24/1,730.16 = 331.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.24x = 1,730.16 × 331.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.24x = 573,535.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,535.06/1,153.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.33

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