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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.22, 1,734.24 and 426.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.22, 1,734.24 and 426.09 is: 638.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.22 : 1,734.24 = 426.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.22/1,734.24 = 426.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.22x = 1,734.24 × 426.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.22x = 738,942.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,942.32/1,157.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.55

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