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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.73, 1,729.17 and 633.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.73, 1,729.17 and 633.30 is: 949.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.73 : 1,729.17 = 633.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.73/1,729.17 = 633.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.73x = 1,729.17 × 633.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.73x = 1,095,083.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,083.36/1,153.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.17

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