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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.88, 1,734.26 and 425.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.88, 1,734.26 and 425.90 is: 638.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.88 : 1,734.26 = 425.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.88/1,734.26 = 425.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.88x = 1,734.26 × 425.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.88x = 738,610.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,610.53/1,156.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.45

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