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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.95, 1,735.32 and 426.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.95, 1,735.32 and 426.63 is: 639.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.95 : 1,735.32 = 426.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.95/1,735.32 = 426.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.95x = 1,735.32 × 426.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.95x = 740,339.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,339.57/1,156.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.91

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