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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.39, 1,733.43 and 425.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.39, 1,733.43 and 425.77 is: 638.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.39 : 1,733.43 = 425.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.39/1,733.43 = 425.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.39x = 1,733.43 × 425.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.39x = 738,042.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,042.49/1,156.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.23

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