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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.13, 1,724.25 and 419.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.13, 1,724.25 and 419.24 is: 628.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.13 : 1,724.25 = 419.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.13/1,724.25 = 419.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.13x = 1,724.25 × 419.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.13x = 722,880.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,880.45/1,150.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.52

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