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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.95, 1,726.32 and 420.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.95, 1,726.32 and 420.63 is: 630.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.95 : 1,726.32 = 420.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.95/1,726.32 = 420.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.95x = 1,726.32 × 420.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.95x = 726,141.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,141.98/1,150.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.91

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