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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.81, 1,730.66 and 423.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.81, 1,730.66 and 423.34 is: 634.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.81 : 1,730.66 = 423.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.81/1,730.66 = 423.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.81x = 1,730.66 × 423.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.81x = 732,651.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,651.16/1,153.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.99

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