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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.12, 1,734.10 and 425.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.12, 1,734.10 and 425.36 is: 638.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.12 : 1,734.10 = 425.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.12/1,734.10 = 425.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.12x = 1,734.10 × 425.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.12x = 737,616.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,616.78/1,156.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.01

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