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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.36, 1,733.48 and 425.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.36, 1,733.48 and 425.44 is: 638.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.36 : 1,733.48 = 425.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.36/1,733.48 = 425.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.36x = 1,733.48 × 425.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.36x = 737,491.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,491.73/1,155.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.32

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