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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.27, 1,723.86 and 419.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.27, 1,723.86 and 419.15 is: 628.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.27 : 1,723.86 = 419.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.27/1,723.86 = 419.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.27x = 1,723.86 × 419.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.27x = 722,560.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,560.23/1,150.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.17

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