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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.99, 1,730.88 and 288.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.99, 1,730.88 and 288.30 is: 432.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.99 : 1,730.88 = 288.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.99/1,730.88 = 288.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.99x = 1,730.88 × 288.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.99x = 499,012.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,012.70/1,153.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.42

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