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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.22, 1,732.84 and 424.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.22, 1,732.84 and 424.93 is: 636.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.22 : 1,732.84 = 424.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.22/1,732.84 = 424.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.22x = 1,732.84 × 424.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.22x = 736,335.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,335.70/1,156.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.85

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