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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.84, 1,732.69 and 425.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.84, 1,732.69 and 425.22 is: 637.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.84 : 1,732.69 = 425.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.84/1,732.69 = 425.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.84x = 1,732.69 × 425.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.84x = 736,774.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,774.44/1,155.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.44

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