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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.06, 1,725.09 and 419.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.06, 1,725.09 and 419.63 is: 629.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.06 : 1,725.09 = 419.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.06/1,725.09 = 419.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.06x = 1,725.09 × 419.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.06x = 723,899.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,899.52/1,150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.45

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