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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.84, 1,728.50 and 421.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.84, 1,728.50 and 421.35 is: 632.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.84 : 1,728.50 = 421.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.84/1,728.50 = 421.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.84x = 1,728.50 × 421.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.84x = 728,301.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,301.37/1,151.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.30

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