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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.94, 1,729.42 and 422.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.94, 1,729.42 and 422.52 is: 633.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.94 : 1,729.42 = 422.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.94/1,729.42 = 422.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.94x = 1,729.42 × 422.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.94x = 730,714.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,714.54/1,152.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.78

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