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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.48, 1,730.90 and 423.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.48, 1,730.90 and 423.12 is: 634.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.48 : 1,730.90 = 423.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.48/1,730.90 = 423.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.48x = 1,730.90 × 423.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.48x = 732,378.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,378.41/1,153.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.93

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