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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.26, 1,725.57 and 419.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.26, 1,725.57 and 419.67 is: 629.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.26 : 1,725.57 = 419.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.26/1,725.57 = 419.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.26x = 1,725.57 × 419.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.26x = 724,167.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,167.86/1,150.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.57

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