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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.79, 1,732.26 and 424.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.79, 1,732.26 and 424.88 is: 637.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.79 : 1,732.26 = 424.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.79/1,732.26 = 424.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.79x = 1,732.26 × 424.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.79x = 735,993.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,993.97/1,154.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.34

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