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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.41, 1,730.21 and 373.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.41, 1,730.21 and 373.13 is: 559.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.41 : 1,730.21 = 373.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.41/1,730.21 = 373.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.41x = 1,730.21 × 373.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.41x = 645,582.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,582.74/1,153.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.72

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