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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.20, 1,722.56 and 629.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.20, 1,722.56 and 629.42 is: 942.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.20 : 1,722.56 = 629.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.20/1,722.56 = 629.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.20x = 1,722.56 × 629.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.20x = 1,084,213.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,213.72/1,150.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.63

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