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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150, 1,725.18 and 419.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150, 1,725.18 and 419.44 is: 629.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150 : 1,725.18 = 419.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150/1,725.18 = 419.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150x = 1,725.18 × 419.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150x = 723,609.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,609.50/1,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.23

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