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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.94, 1,733.88 and 425.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.94, 1,733.88 and 425.20 is: 637.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.94 : 1,733.88 = 425.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.94/1,733.88 = 425.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.94x = 1,733.88 × 425.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.94x = 737,245.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,245.78/1,155.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.79

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