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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.88, 1,726.57 and 420.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.88, 1,726.57 and 420.44 is: 630.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.88 : 1,726.57 = 420.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.88/1,726.57 = 420.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.88x = 1,726.57 × 420.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.88x = 725,909.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,909.41/1,150.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.75

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