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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.92, 1,730.40 and 384.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.92, 1,730.40 and 384.48 is: 576.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.92 : 1,730.40 = 384.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.92/1,730.40 = 384.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.92x = 1,730.40 × 384.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.92x = 665,304.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,304.19/1,153.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.56

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