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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.73, 1,730.99 and 423.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.73, 1,730.99 and 423.37 is: 635.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.73 : 1,730.99 = 423.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.73/1,730.99 = 423.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.73x = 1,730.99 × 423.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.73x = 732,849.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,849.24/1,153.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.20

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