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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.48, 1,732 and 385.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.48, 1,732 and 385.04 is: 577.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.48 : 1,732 = 385.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.48/1,732 = 385.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.48x = 1,732 × 385.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.48x = 666,889.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,889.28/1,154.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.65

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