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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.32, 1,730.17 and 373.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.32, 1,730.17 and 373.52 is: 560.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.32 : 1,730.17 = 373.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.32/1,730.17 = 373.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.32x = 1,730.17 × 373.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.32x = 646,244.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,244.45/1,153.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.34

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