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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.71, 1,730.50 and 331.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.71, 1,730.50 and 331.96 is: 497.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.71 : 1,730.50 = 331.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.71/1,730.50 = 331.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.71x = 1,730.50 × 331.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.71x = 574,456.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,456.78/1,153.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.92

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