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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.43, 1,728.33 and 422.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.43, 1,728.33 and 422.01 is: 632.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.43 : 1,728.33 = 422.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.43/1,728.33 = 422.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.43x = 1,728.33 × 422.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.43x = 729,363.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,363.90/1,152.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.89

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