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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.38, 1,731.66 and 332.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.38, 1,731.66 and 332.67 is: 499.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.38 : 1,731.66 = 332.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.38/1,731.66 = 332.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.38x = 1,731.66 × 332.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.38x = 576,069.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,069.67/1,154.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.03

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