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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.50, 1,731.95 and 374.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.50, 1,731.95 and 374.41 is: 561.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.50 : 1,731.95 = 374.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.50/1,731.95 = 374.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.50x = 1,731.95 × 374.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.50x = 648,459.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,459.40/1,154.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.68

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