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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.74, 1,732.36 and 424.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.74, 1,732.36 and 424.32 is: 636.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.74 : 1,732.36 = 424.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.74/1,732.36 = 424.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.74x = 1,732.36 × 424.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.74x = 735,075.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,075.00/1,154.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.57

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