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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.58, 1,727.58 and 421.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.58, 1,727.58 and 421.38 is: 632.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.58 : 1,727.58 = 421.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.58/1,727.58 = 421.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.58x = 1,727.58 × 421.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.58x = 727,967.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,967.66/1,151.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.15

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