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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.73, 1,730.70 and 373.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.73, 1,730.70 and 373.75 is: 560.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.73 : 1,730.70 = 373.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.73/1,730.70 = 373.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.73x = 1,730.70 × 373.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.73x = 646,844.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,844.80/1,153.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.66

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