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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.30, 1,731.06 and 374.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.30, 1,731.06 and 374.09 is: 561.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.30 : 1,731.06 = 374.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.30/1,731.06 = 374.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.30x = 1,731.06 × 374.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.30x = 647,572.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,572.24/1,154.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.01

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