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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.34, 1,728.95 and 576

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.34, 1,728.95 and 576 is: 862.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.34 : 1,728.95 = 576 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.34/1,728.95 = 576/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.34x = 1,728.95 × 576
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.34x = 995,872.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,872.32/1,154.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.72

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