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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.88, 1,732.40 and 385.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.88, 1,732.40 and 385.36 is: 578.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.88 : 1,732.40 = 385.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.88/1,732.40 = 385.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.88x = 1,732.40 × 385.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.88x = 667,597.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,597.66/1,154.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.07

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