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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.21, 1,726.77 and 421.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.21, 1,726.77 and 421.09 is: 631.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.21 : 1,726.77 = 421.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.21/1,726.77 = 421.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.21x = 1,726.77 × 421.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.21x = 727,125.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,125.58/1,152.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.07

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