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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.52, 1,733.27 and 289.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.52, 1,733.27 and 289.83 is: 434.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.52 : 1,733.27 = 289.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.52/1,733.27 = 289.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.52x = 1,733.27 × 289.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.52x = 502,351.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,351.39/1,155.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.74

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