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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.54, 1,727.13 and 421.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.54, 1,727.13 and 421.11 is: 631.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.54 : 1,727.13 = 421.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.54/1,727.13 = 421.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.54x = 1,727.13 × 421.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.54x = 727,311.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,311.71/1,151.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.60

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