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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.69, 1,732.46 and 425.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.69, 1,732.46 and 425.07 is: 637.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.69 : 1,732.46 = 425.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.69/1,732.46 = 425.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.69x = 1,732.46 × 425.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.69x = 736,414.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,414.65/1,155.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.21

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