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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.43, 1,729.15 and 422.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.43, 1,729.15 and 422.21 is: 633.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.43 : 1,729.15 = 422.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.43/1,729.15 = 422.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.43x = 1,729.15 × 422.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.43x = 730,067.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,067.69/1,152.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.50

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