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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.08, 1,730.16 and 422.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.08, 1,730.16 and 422.88 is: 633.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.08 : 1,730.16 = 422.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.08/1,730.16 = 422.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.08x = 1,730.16 × 422.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.08x = 731,650.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,650.06/1,154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.97

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