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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.77, 1,733.99 and 425.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.77, 1,733.99 and 425.84 is: 638.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.77 : 1,733.99 = 425.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.77/1,733.99 = 425.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.77x = 1,733.99 × 425.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.77x = 738,391.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,391.50/1,156.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.32

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