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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.03, 1,731.05 and 288.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.03, 1,731.05 and 288.34 is: 432.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.03 : 1,731.05 = 288.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.03/1,731.05 = 288.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.03x = 1,731.05 × 288.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.03x = 499,135.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,135.28/1,154.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.51

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