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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.58, 1,730.66 and 331.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.58, 1,730.66 and 331.93 is: 497.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.58 : 1,730.66 = 331.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.58/1,730.66 = 331.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.58x = 1,730.66 × 331.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.58x = 574,457.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,457.97/1,153.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.98

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