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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.51, 1,729.85 and 331.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.51, 1,729.85 and 331.56 is: 497.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.51 : 1,729.85 = 331.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.51/1,729.85 = 331.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.51x = 1,729.85 × 331.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.51x = 573,547.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,547.41/1,153.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.22

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