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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.44, 1,729.65 and 331.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.44, 1,729.65 and 331.53 is: 497.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.44 : 1,729.65 = 331.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.44/1,729.65 = 331.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.44x = 1,729.65 × 331.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.44x = 573,430.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,430.86/1,153.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.15

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