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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.48, 1,732.95 and 424.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.48, 1,732.95 and 424.66 is: 636.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.48 : 1,732.95 = 424.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.48/1,732.95 = 424.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.48x = 1,732.95 × 424.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.48x = 735,914.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,914.55/1,155.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.89

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