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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.86, 1,732.54 and 424.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.86, 1,732.54 and 424.44 is: 636.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.86 : 1,732.54 = 424.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.86/1,732.54 = 424.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.86x = 1,732.54 × 424.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.86x = 735,359.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,359.28/1,154.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.75

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