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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.22, 1,732.82 and 424.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.22, 1,732.82 and 424.86 is: 637.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.22 : 1,732.82 = 424.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.22/1,732.82 = 424.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.22x = 1,732.82 × 424.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.22x = 736,205.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,205.91/1,155.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.29

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