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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.19, 1,732.60 and 375.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.19, 1,732.60 and 375.21 is: 562.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.19 : 1,732.60 = 375.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.19/1,732.60 = 375.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.19x = 1,732.60 × 375.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.19x = 650,088.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,088.85/1,155.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.75

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