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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.64, 1,735.08 and 426.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.64, 1,735.08 and 426.56 is: 639.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.64 : 1,735.08 = 426.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.64/1,735.08 = 426.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.64x = 1,735.08 × 426.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.64x = 740,115.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,115.72/1,156.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.88

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