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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.33, 1,734.44 and 425.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.33, 1,734.44 and 425.85 is: 638.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.33 : 1,734.44 = 425.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.33/1,734.44 = 425.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.33x = 1,734.44 × 425.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.33x = 738,611.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,611.27/1,156.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.75

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