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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.13, 1,731.33 and 384.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.13, 1,731.33 and 384.63 is: 576.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.13 : 1,731.33 = 384.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.13/1,731.33 = 384.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.13x = 1,731.33 × 384.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.13x = 665,921.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,921.46/1,154.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.99

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