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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.86, 1,732.44 and 424.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.86, 1,732.44 and 424.34 is: 636.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.86 : 1,732.44 = 424.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.86/1,732.44 = 424.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.86x = 1,732.44 × 424.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.86x = 735,140.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,140.63/1,154.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.56

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