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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.56, 1,729.08 and 422.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.56, 1,729.08 and 422.52 is: 633.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.56 : 1,729.08 = 422.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.56/1,729.08 = 422.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.56x = 1,729.08 × 422.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.56x = 730,570.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,570.88/1,153.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.32

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