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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.68, 1,729.80 and 422.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.68, 1,729.80 and 422.30 is: 633.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.68 : 1,729.80 = 422.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.68/1,729.80 = 422.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.68x = 1,729.80 × 422.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.68x = 730,494.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,494.54/1,152.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.74

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