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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.10, 1,727.88 and 421.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.10, 1,727.88 and 421.28 is: 631.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.10 : 1,727.88 = 421.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.10/1,727.88 = 421.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.10x = 1,727.88 × 421.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.10x = 727,921.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,921.29/1,152.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.82

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