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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.73, 1,732.26 and 374.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.73, 1,732.26 and 374.48 is: 561.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.73 : 1,732.26 = 374.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.73/1,732.26 = 374.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.73x = 1,732.26 × 374.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.73x = 648,696.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,696.72/1,154.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.77

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