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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.49, 1,730.54 and 423.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.49, 1,730.54 and 423.07 is: 634.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.49 : 1,730.54 = 423.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.49/1,730.54 = 423.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.49x = 1,730.54 × 423.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.49x = 732,137.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,137.44/1,153.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.72

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