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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.74, 1,733.67 and 425.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.74, 1,733.67 and 425.30 is: 637.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.74 : 1,733.67 = 425.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.74/1,733.67 = 425.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.74x = 1,733.67 × 425.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.74x = 737,321.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,321.18/1,155.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.97

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