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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.48, 1,734.98 and 426.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.48, 1,734.98 and 426.06 is: 639.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.48 : 1,734.98 = 426.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.48/1,734.98 = 426.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.48x = 1,734.98 × 426.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.48x = 739,205.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,205.58/1,156.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.19

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