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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.29, 1,730.19 and 331.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.29, 1,730.19 and 331.50 is: 497.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.29 : 1,730.19 = 331.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.29/1,730.19 = 331.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.29x = 1,730.19 × 331.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.29x = 573,557.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,557.99/1,153.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.32

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