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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.62, 1,733.28 and 425.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.62, 1,733.28 and 425.10 is: 637.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.62 : 1,733.28 = 425.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.62/1,733.28 = 425.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.62x = 1,733.28 × 425.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.62x = 736,817.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,817.33/1,155.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.59

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