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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.13, 1,733.13 and 425.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.13, 1,733.13 and 425.15 is: 637.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.13 : 1,733.13 = 425.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.13/1,733.13 = 425.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.13x = 1,733.13 × 425.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.13x = 736,831.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,831.55/1,156.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.33

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