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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.73, 1,730.76 and 423.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.73, 1,730.76 and 423.23 is: 634.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.73 : 1,730.76 = 423.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.73/1,730.76 = 423.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.73x = 1,730.76 × 423.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.73x = 732,509.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,509.55/1,153.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.91

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