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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.36, 1,730.04 and 331.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.36, 1,730.04 and 331.48 is: 497.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.36 : 1,730.04 = 331.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.36/1,730.04 = 331.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.36x = 1,730.04 × 331.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.36x = 573,473.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,473.66/1,153.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.22

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