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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.88, 1,732.35 and 423.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.88, 1,732.35 and 423.98 is: 635.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.88 : 1,732.35 = 423.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.88/1,732.35 = 423.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.88x = 1,732.35 × 423.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.88x = 734,481.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,481.75/1,154.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.98

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