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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154, 1,730.96 and 332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154, 1,730.96 and 332.28 is: 498.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154 : 1,730.96 = 332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154/1,730.96 = 332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154x = 1,730.96 × 332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154x = 575,163.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,163.39/1,154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.41

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