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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.26, 1,730.58 and 422.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.26, 1,730.58 and 422.82 is: 634.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.26 : 1,730.58 = 422.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.26/1,730.58 = 422.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.26x = 1,730.58 × 422.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.26x = 731,723.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,723.84/1,153.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.48

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