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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.43, 1,731.51 and 423.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.43, 1,731.51 and 423.81 is: 635.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.43 : 1,731.51 = 423.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.43/1,731.51 = 423.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.43x = 1,731.51 × 423.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.43x = 733,831.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,831.25/1,154.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.67

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