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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.56, 1,723.08 and 629.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.56, 1,723.08 and 629.28 is: 942.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.56 : 1,723.08 = 629.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.56/1,723.08 = 629.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.56x = 1,723.08 × 629.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.56x = 1,084,299.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,299.78/1,150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.41

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