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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.54, 1,730.41 and 423.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.54, 1,730.41 and 423.17 is: 634.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.54 : 1,730.41 = 423.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.54/1,730.41 = 423.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.54x = 1,730.41 × 423.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.54x = 732,266.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,266.49/1,153.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.80

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