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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.52, 1,728.72 and 422.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.52, 1,728.72 and 422.40 is: 633.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.52 : 1,728.72 = 422.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.52/1,728.72 = 422.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.52x = 1,728.72 × 422.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.52x = 730,211.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,211.33/1,153.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.03

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