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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.84, 1,732.44 and 385.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.84, 1,732.44 and 385.28 is: 577.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.84 : 1,732.44 = 385.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.84/1,732.44 = 385.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.84x = 1,732.44 × 385.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.84x = 667,474.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,474.48/1,154.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.98

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