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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.10, 1,734.15 and 425.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.10, 1,734.15 and 425.81 is: 638.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.10 : 1,734.15 = 425.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.10/1,734.15 = 425.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.10x = 1,734.15 × 425.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.10x = 738,410.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,410.81/1,157.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.16

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