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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.12, 1,730.41 and 423.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.12, 1,730.41 and 423.71 is: 635.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.12 : 1,730.41 = 423.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.12/1,730.41 = 423.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.12x = 1,730.41 × 423.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.12x = 733,182.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,182.31/1,154.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.27

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