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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.91, 1,730.96 and 423.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.91, 1,730.96 and 423.47 is: 635.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.91 : 1,730.96 = 423.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.91/1,730.96 = 423.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.91x = 1,730.96 × 423.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.91x = 733,009.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,009.63/1,153.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.24

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