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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.05, 1,731.17 and 373.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.05, 1,731.17 and 373.87 is: 560.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.05 : 1,731.17 = 373.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.05/1,731.17 = 373.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.05x = 1,731.17 × 373.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.05x = 647,225.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,225.89/1,154.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.83

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