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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.44, 1,729.80 and 331.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.44, 1,729.80 and 331.77 is: 497.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.44 : 1,729.80 = 331.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.44/1,729.80 = 331.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.44x = 1,729.80 × 331.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.44x = 573,895.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,895.75/1,153.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.55

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