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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.31, 1,730.07 and 373.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.31, 1,730.07 and 373.32 is: 560.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.31 : 1,730.07 = 373.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.31/1,730.07 = 373.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.31x = 1,730.07 × 373.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.31x = 645,869.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,869.73/1,153.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.02

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