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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.52, 1,730.79 and 423.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.52, 1,730.79 and 423.95 is: 635.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.52 : 1,730.79 = 423.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.52/1,730.79 = 423.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.52x = 1,730.79 × 423.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.52x = 733,768.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,768.42/1,154.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.56

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