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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.46, 1,730.34 and 633.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.46, 1,730.34 and 633.72 is: 949.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.46 : 1,730.34 = 633.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.46/1,730.34 = 633.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.46x = 1,730.34 × 633.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.46x = 1,096,551.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,551.06/1,154.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.84

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