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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.24, 1,732.38 and 424.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.24, 1,732.38 and 424.68 is: 636.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.24 : 1,732.38 = 424.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.24/1,732.38 = 424.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.24x = 1,732.38 × 424.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.24x = 735,707.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,707.14/1,155.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.84

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