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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.91, 1,732.58 and 425.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.91, 1,732.58 and 425.01 is: 637.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.91 : 1,732.58 = 425.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.91/1,732.58 = 425.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.91x = 1,732.58 × 425.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.91x = 736,361.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,361.70/1,154.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.59

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