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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.65, 1,732.06 and 374.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.65, 1,732.06 and 374.76 is: 562.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.65 : 1,732.06 = 374.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.65/1,732.06 = 374.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.65x = 1,732.06 × 374.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.65x = 649,098.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,098.15/1,154.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.16

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