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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.81, 1,732.87 and 425.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.81, 1,732.87 and 425.40 is: 637.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.81 : 1,732.87 = 425.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.81/1,732.87 = 425.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.81x = 1,732.87 × 425.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.81x = 737,162.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,162.90/1,155.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.79

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