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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.15, 1,732.66 and 424.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.15, 1,732.66 and 424.67 is: 636.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.15 : 1,732.66 = 424.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.15/1,732.66 = 424.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.15x = 1,732.66 × 424.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.15x = 735,799.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,799.00/1,155.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.97

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