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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.50, 1,725.69 and 630.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.50, 1,725.69 and 630.72 is: 945.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.50 : 1,725.69 = 630.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.50/1,725.69 = 630.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.50x = 1,725.69 × 630.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.50x = 1,088,427.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,427.20/1,151.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.23

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