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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.52, 1,727.79 and 421.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.52, 1,727.79 and 421.95 is: 632.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.52 : 1,727.79 = 421.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.52/1,727.79 = 421.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.52x = 1,727.79 × 421.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.52x = 729,040.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,040.99/1,152.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.56

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