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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.39, 1,732.89 and 375.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.39, 1,732.89 and 375.28 is: 562.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.39 : 1,732.89 = 375.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.39/1,732.89 = 375.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.39x = 1,732.89 × 375.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.39x = 650,317.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,317.74/1,155.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.85

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