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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.59, 1,733.55 and 375.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.59, 1,733.55 and 375.34 is: 563.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.59 : 1,733.55 = 375.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.59/1,733.55 = 375.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.59x = 1,733.55 × 375.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.59x = 650,669.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,669.12/1,155.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.06

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