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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.95, 1,732.93 and 424.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.95, 1,732.93 and 424.35 is: 636.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.95 : 1,732.93 = 424.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.95/1,732.93 = 424.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.95x = 1,732.93 × 424.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.95x = 735,367.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,367.78/1,154.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.71

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