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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.59, 1,726.62 and 420.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.59, 1,726.62 and 420.10 is: 630.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.59 : 1,726.62 = 420.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.59/1,726.62 = 420.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.59x = 1,726.62 × 420.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.59x = 725,353.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,353.06/1,150.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.42

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