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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.34, 1,726.25 and 419.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.34, 1,726.25 and 419.85 is: 630.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.34 : 1,726.25 = 419.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.34/1,726.25 = 419.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.34x = 1,726.25 × 419.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.34x = 724,763.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,763.96/1,150.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.05

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