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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.61, 1,733.64 and 375.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.61, 1,733.64 and 375.73 is: 563.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.61 : 1,733.64 = 375.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.61/1,733.64 = 375.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.61x = 1,733.64 × 375.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.61x = 651,380.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,380.56/1,155.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.67

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