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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.45, 1,733.29 and 375.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.45, 1,733.29 and 375.42 is: 563.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.45 : 1,733.29 = 375.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.45/1,733.29 = 375.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.45x = 1,733.29 × 375.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.45x = 650,703.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,703.07/1,155.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.16

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