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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.21, 1,731.51 and 332.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.21, 1,731.51 and 332.57 is: 498.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.21 : 1,731.51 = 332.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.21/1,731.51 = 332.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.21x = 1,731.51 × 332.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.21x = 575,852.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,852.61/1,154.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.92

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