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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.97, 1,731.93 and 374.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.97, 1,731.93 and 374.82 is: 562.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.97 : 1,731.93 = 374.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.97/1,731.93 = 374.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.97x = 1,731.93 × 374.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.97x = 649,162.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,162.00/1,154.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.06

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