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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.42, 1,733.37 and 375.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.42, 1,733.37 and 375.46 is: 563.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.42 : 1,733.37 = 375.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.42/1,733.37 = 375.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.42x = 1,733.37 × 375.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.42x = 650,811.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,811.10/1,155.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.27

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