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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.78, 1,733.67 and 424.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.78, 1,733.67 and 424.98 is: 637.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.78 : 1,733.67 = 424.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.78/1,733.67 = 424.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.78x = 1,733.67 × 424.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.78x = 736,775.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,775.08/1,155.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.47

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