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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.73, 1,734.81 and 425.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.73, 1,734.81 and 425.91 is: 638.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.73 : 1,734.81 = 425.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.73/1,734.81 = 425.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.73x = 1,734.81 × 425.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.73x = 738,872.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,872.93/1,156.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.76

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