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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.82, 1,730.32 and 714.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.82, 1,730.32 and 714.39 is: 1,071.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.82 : 1,730.32 = 714.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.82/1,730.32 = 714.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.82x = 1,730.32 × 714.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.82x = 1,236,121.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,121.52/1,153.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.33

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