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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.73, 1,732.57 and 425.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.73, 1,732.57 and 425.14 is: 637.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.73 : 1,732.57 = 425.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.73/1,732.57 = 425.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.73x = 1,732.57 × 425.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.73x = 736,584.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,584.81/1,155.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.33

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