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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.38, 1,730.06 and 383.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.38, 1,730.06 and 383.88 is: 575.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.38 : 1,730.06 = 383.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.38/1,730.06 = 383.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.38x = 1,730.06 × 383.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.38x = 664,127.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,127.74/1,153.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.81

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