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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.36, 1,729.06 and 422.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.36, 1,729.06 and 422.44 is: 633.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.36 : 1,729.06 = 422.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.36/1,729.06 = 422.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.36x = 1,729.06 × 422.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.36x = 730,424.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,424.11/1,153.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.30

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