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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.94, 1,731.21 and 332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.94, 1,731.21 and 332.28 is: 498.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.94 : 1,731.21 = 332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.94/1,731.21 = 332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.94x = 1,731.21 × 332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.94x = 575,246.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,246.46/1,153.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.51

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