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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.76, 1,730.66 and 288.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.76, 1,730.66 and 288.07 is: 432.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.76 : 1,730.66 = 288.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.76/1,730.66 = 288.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.76x = 1,730.66 × 288.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.76x = 498,545.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,545.46/1,153.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.11

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