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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.98, 1,730.97 and 321.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.98, 1,730.97 and 321.01 is: 481.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.98 : 1,730.97 = 321.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.98/1,730.97 = 321.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.98x = 1,730.97 × 321.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.98x = 555,658.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,658.68/1,153.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.52

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