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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.06, 1,730.97 and 384.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.06, 1,730.97 and 384.62 is: 576.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.06 : 1,730.97 = 384.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.06/1,730.97 = 384.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.06x = 1,730.97 × 384.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.06x = 665,765.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,765.68/1,154.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.89

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