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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.99, 1,731.29 and 423.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.99, 1,731.29 and 423.57 is: 635.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.99 : 1,731.29 = 423.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.99/1,731.29 = 423.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.99x = 1,731.29 × 423.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.99x = 733,320.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,320.39/1,153.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.47

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