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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.70, 1,735.06 and 426.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.70, 1,735.06 and 426.44 is: 639.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.70 : 1,735.06 = 426.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.70/1,735.06 = 426.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.70x = 1,735.06 × 426.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.70x = 739,898.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,898.99/1,156.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.66

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