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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.90, 1,733.82 and 375.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.90, 1,733.82 and 375.96 is: 563.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.90 : 1,733.82 = 375.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.90/1,733.82 = 375.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.90x = 1,733.82 × 375.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.90x = 651,846.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,846.97/1,155.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.93

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