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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.76, 1,734.10 and 425.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.76, 1,734.10 and 425.82 is: 638.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.76 : 1,734.10 = 425.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.76/1,734.10 = 425.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.76x = 1,734.10 × 425.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.76x = 738,412.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,412.33/1,156.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.35

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