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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.84, 1,726.08 and 420.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.84, 1,726.08 and 420.40 is: 630.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.84 : 1,726.08 = 420.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.84/1,726.08 = 420.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.84x = 1,726.08 × 420.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.84x = 725,644.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,644.03/1,150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.53

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