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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.57, 1,730.58 and 633.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.57, 1,730.58 and 633.30 is: 950.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.57 : 1,730.58 = 633.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.57/1,730.58 = 633.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.57x = 1,730.58 × 633.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.57x = 1,095,976.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,976.31/1,153.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.07

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