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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154, 1,731 and 384.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154, 1,731 and 384.50 is: 576.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154 : 1,731 = 384.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154/1,731 = 384.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154x = 1,731 × 384.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154x = 665,569.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,569.50/1,154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.75

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