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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.63, 1,732.38 and 424.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.63, 1,732.38 and 424.65 is: 636.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.63 : 1,732.38 = 424.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.63/1,732.38 = 424.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.63x = 1,732.38 × 424.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.63x = 735,655.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,655.17/1,155.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.58

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