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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.10, 1,731.45 and 332.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.10, 1,731.45 and 332.45 is: 498.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.10 : 1,731.45 = 332.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.10/1,731.45 = 332.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.10x = 1,731.45 × 332.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.10x = 575,628.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,628.44/1,154.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.77

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