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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.74, 1,726.36 and 420.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.74, 1,726.36 and 420.31 is: 630.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.74 : 1,726.36 = 420.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.74/1,726.36 = 420.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.74x = 1,726.36 × 420.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.74x = 725,606.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,606.37/1,150.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.56

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