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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.09, 1,732.64 and 289.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.09, 1,732.64 and 289.40 is: 434.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.09 : 1,732.64 = 289.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.09/1,732.64 = 289.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.09x = 1,732.64 × 289.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.09x = 501,426.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,426.02/1,155.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.10

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