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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.80, 1,732.96 and 424.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.80, 1,732.96 and 424.38 is: 636.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.80 : 1,732.96 = 424.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.80/1,732.96 = 424.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.80x = 1,732.96 × 424.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.80x = 735,440.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,440.59/1,154.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.85

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