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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154, 1,731.17 and 373.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154, 1,731.17 and 373.74 is: 560.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154 : 1,731.17 = 373.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154/1,731.17 = 373.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154x = 1,731.17 × 373.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154x = 647,007.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,007.48/1,154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.67

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