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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.63, 1,732.20 and 424.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.63, 1,732.20 and 424.21 is: 636.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.63 : 1,732.20 = 424.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.63/1,732.20 = 424.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.63x = 1,732.20 × 424.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.63x = 734,816.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,816.56/1,154.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.41

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