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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.15, 1,731.48 and 423.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.15, 1,731.48 and 423.78 is: 635.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.15 : 1,731.48 = 423.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.15/1,731.48 = 423.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.15x = 1,731.48 × 423.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.15x = 733,768.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,768.25/1,154.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.77

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