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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.12, 1,724.02 and 419.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.12, 1,724.02 and 419.32 is: 628.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.12 : 1,724.02 = 419.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.12/1,724.02 = 419.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.12x = 1,724.02 × 419.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.12x = 722,916.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,916.07/1,150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.56

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