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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.44, 1,730.58 and 423.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.44, 1,730.58 and 423.69 is: 635.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.44 : 1,730.58 = 423.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.44/1,730.58 = 423.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.44x = 1,730.58 × 423.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.44x = 733,229.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,229.44/1,154.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.14

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