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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.52, 1,732.13 and 332.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.52, 1,732.13 and 332.81 is: 499.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.52 : 1,732.13 = 332.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.52/1,732.13 = 332.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.52x = 1,732.13 × 332.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.52x = 576,459.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,459.86/1,154.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.31

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