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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.93, 1,731.17 and 423.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.93, 1,731.17 and 423.67 is: 635.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.93 : 1,731.17 = 423.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.93/1,731.17 = 423.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.93x = 1,731.17 × 423.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.93x = 733,444.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,444.79/1,153.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.61

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