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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.69, 1,733.81 and 375.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.69, 1,733.81 and 375.71 is: 563.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.69 : 1,733.81 = 375.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.69/1,733.81 = 375.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.69x = 1,733.81 × 375.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.69x = 651,399.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,399.21/1,155.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.65

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