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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.97, 1,732.83 and 424.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.97, 1,732.83 and 424.65 is: 637.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.97 : 1,732.83 = 424.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.97/1,732.83 = 424.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.97x = 1,732.83 × 424.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.97x = 735,846.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,846.26/1,154.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.11

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