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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.96, 1,729.90 and 423.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.96, 1,729.90 and 423.02 is: 634.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.96 : 1,729.90 = 423.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.96/1,729.90 = 423.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.96x = 1,729.90 × 423.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.96x = 731,782.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,782.30/1,153.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.15

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