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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.38, 1,730.10 and 422.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.38, 1,730.10 and 422.48 is: 633.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.38 : 1,730.10 = 422.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.38/1,730.10 = 422.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.38x = 1,730.10 × 422.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.38x = 730,932.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,932.65/1,153.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.73

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