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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.81, 1,733.82 and 375.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.81, 1,733.82 and 375.82 is: 563.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.81 : 1,733.82 = 375.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.81/1,733.82 = 375.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.81x = 1,733.82 × 375.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.81x = 651,604.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,604.23/1,155.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.76

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