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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.38, 1,731.84 and 363.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.38, 1,731.84 and 363.70 is: 545.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.38 : 1,731.84 = 363.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.38/1,731.84 = 363.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.38x = 1,731.84 × 363.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.38x = 629,870.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,870.21/1,154.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.64

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