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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.68, 1,732.32 and 333.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.68, 1,732.32 and 333.01 is: 499.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.68 : 1,732.32 = 333.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.68/1,732.32 = 333.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.68x = 1,732.32 × 333.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.68x = 576,879.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,879.88/1,154.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.60

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