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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.84, 1,727.78 and 421.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.84, 1,727.78 and 421.43 is: 632.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.84 : 1,727.78 = 421.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.84/1,727.78 = 421.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.84x = 1,727.78 × 421.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.84x = 728,127.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,127.58/1,151.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.14

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