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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.51, 1,733.54 and 375.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.51, 1,733.54 and 375.51 is: 563.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.51 : 1,733.54 = 375.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.51/1,733.54 = 375.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.51x = 1,733.54 × 375.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.51x = 650,965.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,965.00/1,155.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.36

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