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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.54, 1,730.41 and 331.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.54, 1,730.41 and 331.79 is: 497.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.54 : 1,730.41 = 331.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.54/1,730.41 = 331.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.54x = 1,730.41 × 331.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.54x = 574,132.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,132.73/1,153.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.71

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