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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.53, 1,733.30 and 289.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.53, 1,733.30 and 289.84 is: 434.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.53 : 1,733.30 = 289.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.53/1,733.30 = 289.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.53x = 1,733.30 × 289.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.53x = 502,379.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,379.67/1,155.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.76

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