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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.34, 1,728.68 and 422.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.34, 1,728.68 and 422.94 is: 634.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.34 : 1,728.68 = 422.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.34/1,728.68 = 422.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.34x = 1,728.68 × 422.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.34x = 731,127.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,127.92/1,152.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.47

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