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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.93, 1,727.84 and 421.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.93, 1,727.84 and 421.45 is: 632.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.93 : 1,727.84 = 421.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.93/1,727.84 = 421.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.93x = 1,727.84 × 421.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.93x = 728,205.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,205.21/1,151.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.16

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