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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.54, 1,733.41 and 425.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.54, 1,733.41 and 425.17 is: 637.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.54 : 1,733.41 = 425.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.54/1,733.41 = 425.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.54x = 1,733.41 × 425.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.54x = 736,993.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,993.93/1,155.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.79

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