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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.21, 1,728.27 and 422.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.21, 1,728.27 and 422.09 is: 632.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.21 : 1,728.27 = 422.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.21/1,728.27 = 422.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.21x = 1,728.27 × 422.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.21x = 729,485.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,485.48/1,153.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.57

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