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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.01, 1,734.48 and 426.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.01, 1,734.48 and 426.06 is: 638.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.01 : 1,734.48 = 426.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.01/1,734.48 = 426.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.01x = 1,734.48 × 426.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.01x = 738,992.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,992.55/1,157.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.71

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