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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.76, 1,729.13 and 422.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.76, 1,729.13 and 422.64 is: 633.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.76 : 1,729.13 = 422.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.76/1,729.13 = 422.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.76x = 1,729.13 × 422.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.76x = 730,797.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,797.39/1,153.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.41

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