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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.58, 1,733.32 and 425.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.58, 1,733.32 and 425.11 is: 637.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.58 : 1,733.32 = 425.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.58/1,733.32 = 425.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.58x = 1,733.32 × 425.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.58x = 736,840.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,840.87/1,155.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.64

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