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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.84, 1,729.62 and 422.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.84, 1,729.62 and 422.64 is: 634.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.84 : 1,729.62 = 422.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.84/1,729.62 = 422.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.84x = 1,729.62 × 422.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.84x = 731,006.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,006.60/1,152.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.09

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