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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.72, 1,733.40 and 425.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.72, 1,733.40 and 425.12 is: 637.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.72 : 1,733.40 = 425.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.72/1,733.40 = 425.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.72x = 1,733.40 × 425.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.72x = 736,900.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,900.88/1,155.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.61

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