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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.05, 1,732.67 and 374.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.05, 1,732.67 and 374.87 is: 562.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.05 : 1,732.67 = 374.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.05/1,732.67 = 374.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.05x = 1,732.67 × 374.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.05x = 649,526.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,526.00/1,155.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.34

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