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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.61, 1,730.49 and 331.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.61, 1,730.49 and 331.86 is: 497.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.61 : 1,730.49 = 331.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.61/1,730.49 = 331.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.61x = 1,730.49 × 331.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.61x = 574,280.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,280.41/1,153.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.81

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