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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.63, 1,733.28 and 425.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.63, 1,733.28 and 425.04 is: 637.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.63 : 1,733.28 = 425.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.63/1,733.28 = 425.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.63x = 1,733.28 × 425.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.63x = 736,713.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,713.33/1,155.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.50

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