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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.90, 1,729.08 and 422.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.90, 1,729.08 and 422.55 is: 633.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.90 : 1,729.08 = 422.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.90/1,729.08 = 422.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.90x = 1,729.08 × 422.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.90x = 730,622.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,622.75/1,152.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.73

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