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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.03, 1,728.74 and 421.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.03, 1,728.74 and 421.68 is: 632.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.03 : 1,728.74 = 421.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.03/1,728.74 = 421.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.03x = 1,728.74 × 421.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.03x = 728,975.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,975.08/1,152.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.77

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