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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.91, 1,730.96 and 332.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.91, 1,730.96 and 332.20 is: 498.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.91 : 1,730.96 = 332.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.91/1,730.96 = 332.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.91x = 1,730.96 × 332.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.91x = 575,018.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,018.79/1,153.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.32

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