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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.98, 1,726.19 and 420.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.98, 1,726.19 and 420.15 is: 630.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.98 : 1,726.19 = 420.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.98/1,726.19 = 420.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.98x = 1,726.19 × 420.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.98x = 725,258.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,258.73/1,150.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.12

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