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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.49, 1,730.49 and 331.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.49, 1,730.49 and 331.70 is: 497.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.49 : 1,730.49 = 331.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.49/1,730.49 = 331.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.49x = 1,730.49 × 331.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.49x = 574,003.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,003.53/1,153.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.62

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