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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.88, 1,730.90 and 332.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.88, 1,730.90 and 332.17 is: 498.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.88 : 1,730.90 = 332.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.88/1,730.90 = 332.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.88x = 1,730.90 × 332.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.88x = 574,949.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,949.56/1,153.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.28

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