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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.43, 1,731.68 and 374.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.43, 1,731.68 and 374.42 is: 561.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.43 : 1,731.68 = 374.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.43/1,731.68 = 374.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.43x = 1,731.68 × 374.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.43x = 648,365.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,365.10/1,154.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.63

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