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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.13, 1,725.31 and 420.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.13, 1,725.31 and 420.31 is: 629.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.13 : 1,725.31 = 420.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.13/1,725.31 = 420.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.13x = 1,725.31 × 420.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.13x = 725,165.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,165.05/1,151.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.96

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