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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.08, 1,731.35 and 332.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.08, 1,731.35 and 332.41 is: 498.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.08 : 1,731.35 = 332.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.08/1,731.35 = 332.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.08x = 1,731.35 × 332.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.08x = 575,518.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,518.05/1,154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.68

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