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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.99, 1,728.98 and 632.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.99, 1,728.98 and 632.46 is: 949.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.99 : 1,728.98 = 632.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.99/1,728.98 = 632.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.99x = 1,728.98 × 632.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.99x = 1,093,510.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,510.69/1,151.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.24

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