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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.16, 1,726.68 and 420.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.16, 1,726.68 and 420.92 is: 631.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.16 : 1,726.68 = 420.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.16/1,726.68 = 420.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.16x = 1,726.68 × 420.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.16x = 726,794.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,794.15/1,151.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.36

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