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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.68, 1,729.68 and 422.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.68, 1,729.68 and 422.16 is: 633.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.68 : 1,729.68 = 422.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.68/1,729.68 = 422.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.68x = 1,729.68 × 422.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.68x = 730,201.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,201.71/1,152.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.48

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