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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.11, 1,730.97 and 332.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.11, 1,730.97 and 332.19 is: 498.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.11 : 1,730.97 = 332.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.11/1,730.97 = 332.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.11x = 1,730.97 × 332.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.11x = 575,010.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,010.92/1,154.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.23

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