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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.47, 1,730.04 and 422.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.47, 1,730.04 and 422.88 is: 634.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.47 : 1,730.04 = 422.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.47/1,730.04 = 422.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.47x = 1,730.04 × 422.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.47x = 731,592.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,592.61/1,153.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.25

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