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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.03, 1,731.14 and 332.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.03, 1,731.14 and 332.33 is: 498.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.03 : 1,731.14 = 332.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.03/1,731.14 = 332.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.03x = 1,731.14 × 332.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.03x = 575,299.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,299.44/1,154.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.52

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