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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.59, 1,730.40 and 287.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.59, 1,730.40 and 287.88 is: 431.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.59 : 1,730.40 = 287.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.59/1,730.40 = 287.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.59x = 1,730.40 × 287.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.59x = 498,147.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,147.55/1,153.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.82

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