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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.65, 1,725.57 and 420.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.65, 1,725.57 and 420.03 is: 629.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.65 : 1,725.57 = 420.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.65/1,725.57 = 420.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.65x = 1,725.57 × 420.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.65x = 724,791.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,791.17/1,150.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.90

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