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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.14, 1,732.94 and 424.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.14, 1,732.94 and 424.70 is: 637.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.14 : 1,732.94 = 424.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.14/1,732.94 = 424.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.14x = 1,732.94 × 424.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.14x = 735,968.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,968.83/1,155.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.13

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