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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.85, 1,731.21 and 423.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.85, 1,731.21 and 423.93 is: 636.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.85 : 1,731.21 = 423.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.85/1,731.21 = 423.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.85x = 1,731.21 × 423.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.85x = 733,911.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,911.86/1,153.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.05

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