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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.40, 1,730.96 and 931.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.40, 1,730.96 and 931.56 is: 1,398.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.40 : 1,730.96 = 931.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.40/1,730.96 = 931.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.40x = 1,730.96 × 931.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.40x = 1,612,493.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,493.10/1,153.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.03

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