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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.71, 1,730.76 and 423.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.71, 1,730.76 and 423.81 is: 635.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.71 : 1,730.76 = 423.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.71/1,730.76 = 423.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.71x = 1,730.76 × 423.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.71x = 733,513.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,513.40/1,153.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.79

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