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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.94, 1,729.92 and 422.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.94, 1,729.92 and 422.63 is: 634.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.94 : 1,729.92 = 422.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.94/1,729.92 = 422.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.94x = 1,729.92 × 422.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.94x = 731,116.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,116.09/1,152.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.13

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