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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.19, 1,725.75 and 420.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.19, 1,725.75 and 420.26 is: 630.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.19 : 1,725.75 = 420.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.19/1,725.75 = 420.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.19x = 1,725.75 × 420.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.19x = 725,255.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,255.07/1,151.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.00

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