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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.82, 1,732.34 and 424.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.82, 1,732.34 and 424.54 is: 636.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.82 : 1,732.34 = 424.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.82/1,732.34 = 424.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.82x = 1,732.34 × 424.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.82x = 735,447.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,447.62/1,155.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.30

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