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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.23, 1,731.34 and 332.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.23, 1,731.34 and 332.50 is: 498.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.23 : 1,731.34 = 332.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.23/1,731.34 = 332.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.23x = 1,731.34 × 332.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.23x = 575,670.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,670.55/1,154.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.75

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