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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.91, 1,732.35 and 289.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.91, 1,732.35 and 289.22 is: 433.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.91 : 1,732.35 = 289.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.91/1,732.35 = 289.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.91x = 1,732.35 × 289.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.91x = 501,021.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,021.61/1,154.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.82

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