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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.36, 1,725.96 and 420.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.36, 1,725.96 and 420.56 is: 630.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.36 : 1,725.96 = 420.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.36/1,725.96 = 420.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.36x = 1,725.96 × 420.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.36x = 725,869.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,869.74/1,151.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.45

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