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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.90, 1,733.42 and 375.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.90, 1,733.42 and 375.70 is: 563.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.90 : 1,733.42 = 375.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.90/1,733.42 = 375.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.90x = 1,733.42 × 375.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.90x = 651,245.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,245.89/1,155.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.41

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