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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.38, 1,731.60 and 423.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.38, 1,731.60 and 423.48 is: 635.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.38 : 1,731.60 = 423.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.38/1,731.60 = 423.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.38x = 1,731.60 × 423.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.38x = 733,297.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,297.97/1,154.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.23

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