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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.80, 1,733.82 and 375.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.80, 1,733.82 and 375.86 is: 563.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.80 : 1,733.82 = 375.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.80/1,733.82 = 375.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.80x = 1,733.82 × 375.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.80x = 651,673.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,673.59/1,155.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.83

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