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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.68, 1,726.68 and 420.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.68, 1,726.68 and 420.16 is: 630.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.68 : 1,726.68 = 420.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.68/1,726.68 = 420.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.68x = 1,726.68 × 420.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.68x = 725,481.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,481.87/1,150.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.48

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