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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.28, 1,729.88 and 331.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.28, 1,729.88 and 331.55 is: 497.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.28 : 1,729.88 = 331.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.28/1,729.88 = 331.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.28x = 1,729.88 × 331.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.28x = 573,540.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,540.06/1,153.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.31

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