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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.61, 1,726.01 and 420.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.61, 1,726.01 and 420.19 is: 630.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.61 : 1,726.01 = 420.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.61/1,726.01 = 420.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.61x = 1,726.01 × 420.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.61x = 725,247.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,247.30/1,150.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.32

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