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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.96, 1,730.94 and 288.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.96, 1,730.94 and 288.27 is: 432.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.96 : 1,730.94 = 288.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.96/1,730.94 = 288.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.96x = 1,730.94 × 288.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.96x = 498,982.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,982.40/1,153.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.41

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