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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.59, 1,730.90 and 424.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.59, 1,730.90 and 424.04 is: 635.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.59 : 1,730.90 = 424.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.59/1,730.90 = 424.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.59x = 1,730.90 × 424.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.59x = 733,970.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,970.84/1,154.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.70

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