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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.84, 1,730.76 and 288.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.84, 1,730.76 and 288.12 is: 432.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.84 : 1,730.76 = 288.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.84/1,730.76 = 288.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.84x = 1,730.76 × 288.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.84x = 498,666.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,666.57/1,153.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.18

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