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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.94, 1,729.23 and 576.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.94, 1,729.23 and 576.02 is: 863.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.94 : 1,729.23 = 576.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.94/1,729.23 = 576.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.94x = 1,729.23 × 576.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.94x = 996,071.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,071.06/1,153.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.19

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