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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.53, 1,727.42 and 411.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.53, 1,727.42 and 411.07 is: 616.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.53 : 1,727.42 = 411.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.53/1,727.42 = 411.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.53x = 1,727.42 × 411.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.53x = 710,090.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,090.54/1,151.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.65

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