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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.50, 1,730.72 and 423.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.50, 1,730.72 and 423.90 is: 635.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.50 : 1,730.72 = 423.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.50/1,730.72 = 423.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.50x = 1,730.72 × 423.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.50x = 733,650.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,650.88/1,154.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.47

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