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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.82, 1,730.73 and 288.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.82, 1,730.73 and 288.13 is: 432.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.82 : 1,730.73 = 288.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.82/1,730.73 = 288.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.82x = 1,730.73 × 288.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.82x = 498,675.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,675.23/1,153.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.20

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