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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.54, 1,731.91 and 424.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.54, 1,731.91 and 424.17 is: 636.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.54 : 1,731.91 = 424.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.54/1,731.91 = 424.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.54x = 1,731.91 × 424.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.54x = 734,624.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,624.26/1,154.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.29

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