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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.08, 1,732.58 and 385.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.08, 1,732.58 and 385.58 is: 578.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.08 : 1,732.58 = 385.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.08/1,732.58 = 385.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.08x = 1,732.58 × 385.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.08x = 668,048.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,048.20/1,155.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.36

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