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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.32, 1,725.94 and 420.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.32, 1,725.94 and 420.38 is: 630.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.32 : 1,725.94 = 420.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.32/1,725.94 = 420.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.32x = 1,725.94 × 420.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.32x = 725,549.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,549.61/1,151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.19

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