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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.12, 1,726.58 and 420.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.12, 1,726.58 and 420.86 is: 631.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.12 : 1,726.58 = 420.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.12/1,726.58 = 420.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.12x = 1,726.58 × 420.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.12x = 726,637.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,637.72/1,151.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.25

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