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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.17, 1,734.08 and 425.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.17, 1,734.08 and 425.58 is: 638.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.17 : 1,734.08 = 425.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.17/1,734.08 = 425.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.17x = 1,734.08 × 425.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.17x = 737,993.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,993.04/1,156.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.31

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