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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.99, 1,731.39 and 424.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.99, 1,731.39 and 424.07 is: 635.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.99 : 1,731.39 = 424.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.99/1,731.39 = 424.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.99x = 1,731.39 × 424.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.99x = 734,230.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,230.56/1,154.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.70

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