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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.73, 1,733.99 and 425.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.73, 1,733.99 and 425.37 is: 638.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.73 : 1,733.99 = 425.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.73/1,733.99 = 425.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.73x = 1,733.99 × 425.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.73x = 737,587.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,587.33/1,155.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.20

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