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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.18, 1,730.80 and 423.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.18, 1,730.80 and 423.36 is: 634.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.18 : 1,730.80 = 423.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.18/1,730.80 = 423.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.18x = 1,730.80 × 423.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.18x = 732,752.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,752.02/1,154.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.87

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