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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.21, 1,726.48 and 420.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.21, 1,726.48 and 420.62 is: 630.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.21 : 1,726.48 = 420.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.21/1,726.48 = 420.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.21x = 1,726.48 × 420.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.21x = 726,186.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,186.99/1,151.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.80

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