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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.30, 1,734.28 and 425.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.30, 1,734.28 and 425.71 is: 638.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.30 : 1,734.28 = 425.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.30/1,734.28 = 425.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.30x = 1,734.28 × 425.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.30x = 738,296.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,296.54/1,156.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.50

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