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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.04, 1,732.58 and 424.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.04, 1,732.58 and 424.22 is: 636.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.04 : 1,732.58 = 424.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.04/1,732.58 = 424.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.04x = 1,732.58 × 424.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.04x = 734,995.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,995.09/1,155.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.34

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