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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.46, 1,731.42 and 332.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.46, 1,731.42 and 332.55 is: 498.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.46 : 1,731.42 = 332.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.46/1,731.42 = 332.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.46x = 1,731.42 × 332.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.46x = 575,783.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,783.72/1,154.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.75

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