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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.75, 1,730.64 and 384.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.75, 1,730.64 and 384.25 is: 576.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.75 : 1,730.64 = 384.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.75/1,730.64 = 384.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.75x = 1,730.64 × 384.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.75x = 664,998.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,998.42/1,153.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.38

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