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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.44, 1,730.67 and 422.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.44, 1,730.67 and 422.85 is: 634.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.44 : 1,730.67 = 422.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.44/1,730.67 = 422.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.44x = 1,730.67 × 422.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.44x = 731,813.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,813.81/1,153.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.46

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