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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.56, 1,726.44 and 421.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.56, 1,726.44 and 421.06 is: 631.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.56 : 1,726.44 = 421.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.56/1,726.44 = 421.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.56x = 1,726.44 × 421.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.56x = 726,934.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,934.83/1,151.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.26

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