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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.85, 1,731.03 and 373.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.85, 1,731.03 and 373.93 is: 560.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.85 : 1,731.03 = 373.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.85/1,731.03 = 373.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.85x = 1,731.03 × 373.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.85x = 647,283.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,283.19/1,153.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.98

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