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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.80, 1,730.31 and 373.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.80, 1,730.31 and 373.59 is: 560.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.80 : 1,730.31 = 373.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.80/1,730.31 = 373.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.80x = 1,730.31 × 373.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.80x = 646,426.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,426.51/1,153.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.26

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