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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.72, 1,730.53 and 331.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.72, 1,730.53 and 331.99 is: 497.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.72 : 1,730.53 = 331.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.72/1,730.53 = 331.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.72x = 1,730.53 × 331.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.72x = 574,514.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,514.74/1,153.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.97

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