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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.56, 1,730.32 and 331.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.56, 1,730.32 and 331.80 is: 497.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.56 : 1,730.32 = 331.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.56/1,730.32 = 331.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.56x = 1,730.32 × 331.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.56x = 574,120.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,120.18/1,153.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.69

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