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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.65, 1,733.54 and 375.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.65, 1,733.54 and 375.65 is: 563.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.65 : 1,733.54 = 375.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.65/1,733.54 = 375.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.65x = 1,733.54 × 375.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.65x = 651,200.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,200.26/1,155.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.50

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