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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.04, 1,731.08 and 423.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.04, 1,731.08 and 423.22 is: 634.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.04 : 1,731.08 = 423.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.04/1,731.08 = 423.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.04x = 1,731.08 × 423.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.04x = 732,627.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,627.68/1,154.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.84

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