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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.55, 1,726.65 and 420.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.55, 1,726.65 and 420.74 is: 631.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.55 : 1,726.65 = 420.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.55/1,726.65 = 420.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.55x = 1,726.65 × 420.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.55x = 726,470.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,470.72/1,150.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.41

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