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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.50, 1,732.22 and 424.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.50, 1,732.22 and 424.90 is: 636.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.50 : 1,732.22 = 424.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.50/1,732.22 = 424.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.50x = 1,732.22 × 424.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.50x = 736,020.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,020.28/1,155.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.97

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