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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.40, 1,733.37 and 375.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.40, 1,733.37 and 375.40 is: 563.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.40 : 1,733.37 = 375.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.40/1,733.37 = 375.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.40x = 1,733.37 × 375.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.40x = 650,707.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,707.10/1,155.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.19

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