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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.20, 1,730.98 and 332.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.20, 1,730.98 and 332.25 is: 498.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.20 : 1,730.98 = 332.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.20/1,730.98 = 332.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.20x = 1,730.98 × 332.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.20x = 575,118.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,118.11/1,154.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.28

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