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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.52, 1,732.68 and 424.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.52, 1,732.68 and 424.80 is: 637.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.52 : 1,732.68 = 424.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.52/1,732.68 = 424.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.52x = 1,732.68 × 424.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.52x = 736,042.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,042.46/1,154.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.53

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