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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.01, 1,732.97 and 425.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.01, 1,732.97 and 425.40 is: 637.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.01 : 1,732.97 = 425.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.01/1,732.97 = 425.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.01x = 1,732.97 × 425.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.01x = 737,203.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,203.31/1,156.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.72

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