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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.76, 1,734.32 and 636.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.76, 1,734.32 and 636.04 is: 954.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.76 : 1,734.32 = 636.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.76/1,734.32 = 636.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.76x = 1,734.32 × 636.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.76x = 1,103,096.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,096.89/1,155.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.43

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