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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.73, 1,733.76 and 375.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.73, 1,733.76 and 375.48 is: 563.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.73 : 1,733.76 = 375.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.73/1,733.76 = 375.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.73x = 1,733.76 × 375.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.73x = 650,992.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,992.20/1,155.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.27

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