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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.21, 1,731.25 and 424.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.21, 1,731.25 and 424.09 is: 635.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.21 : 1,731.25 = 424.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.21/1,731.25 = 424.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.21x = 1,731.25 × 424.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.21x = 734,205.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,205.81/1,155.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.56

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