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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.76, 1,733.58 and 375.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.76, 1,733.58 and 375.76 is: 563.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.76 : 1,733.58 = 375.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.76/1,733.58 = 375.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.76x = 1,733.58 × 375.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.76x = 651,410.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,410.02/1,155.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.62

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