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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.44, 1,727.33 and 713.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.44, 1,727.33 and 713.61 is: 1,068.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.44 : 1,727.33 = 713.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.44/1,727.33 = 713.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.44x = 1,727.33 × 713.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.44x = 1,232,636.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,636.39/1,153.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.66

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