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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.19, 1,731.11 and 374.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.19, 1,731.11 and 374.21 is: 561.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.19 : 1,731.11 = 374.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.19/1,731.11 = 374.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.19x = 1,731.11 × 374.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.19x = 647,801.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,801.13/1,154.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.26

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