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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.31, 1,727.37 and 420.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.31, 1,727.37 and 420.96 is: 631.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.31 : 1,727.37 = 420.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.31/1,727.37 = 420.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.31x = 1,727.37 × 420.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.31x = 727,153.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,153.68/1,151.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.59

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