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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.39, 1,731.93 and 424.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.39, 1,731.93 and 424.77 is: 636.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.39 : 1,731.93 = 424.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.39/1,731.93 = 424.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.39x = 1,731.93 × 424.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.39x = 735,671.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,671.91/1,155.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.73

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