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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.52, 1,732.21 and 424.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.52, 1,732.21 and 424.39 is: 636.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.52 : 1,732.21 = 424.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.52/1,732.21 = 424.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.52x = 1,732.21 × 424.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.52x = 735,132.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,132.60/1,155.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.19

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