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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.06, 1,734.50 and 426.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.06, 1,734.50 and 426.25 is: 639.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.06 : 1,734.50 = 426.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.06/1,734.50 = 426.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.06x = 1,734.50 × 426.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.06x = 739,330.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,330.63/1,156.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.53

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