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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.58, 1,724.80 and 419.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.58, 1,724.80 and 419.99 is: 629.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.58 : 1,724.80 = 419.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.58/1,724.80 = 419.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.58x = 1,724.80 × 419.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.58x = 724,396.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,396.65/1,150.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.59

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