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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.46, 1,730.42 and 373.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.46, 1,730.42 and 373.66 is: 560.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.46 : 1,730.42 = 373.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.46/1,730.42 = 373.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.46x = 1,730.42 × 373.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.46x = 646,578.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,578.22/1,153.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.56

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