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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.19, 1,731.27 and 288.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.19, 1,731.27 and 288.51 is: 432.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.19 : 1,731.27 = 288.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.19/1,731.27 = 288.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.19x = 1,731.27 × 288.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.19x = 499,488.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,488.71/1,154.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.76

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