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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.11, 1,732.65 and 289.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.11, 1,732.65 and 289.42 is: 434.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.11 : 1,732.65 = 289.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.11/1,732.65 = 289.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.11x = 1,732.65 × 289.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.11x = 501,458.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,458.15/1,155.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.12

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