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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.32, 1,727.70 and 420.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.32, 1,727.70 and 420.88 is: 631.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.32 : 1,727.70 = 420.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.32/1,727.70 = 420.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.32x = 1,727.70 × 420.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.32x = 727,154.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,154.38/1,151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.58

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