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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.73, 1,731.08 and 424.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.73, 1,731.08 and 424.14 is: 635.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.73 : 1,731.08 = 424.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.73/1,731.08 = 424.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.73x = 1,731.08 × 424.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.73x = 734,218.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,218.15/1,154.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.84

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