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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.31, 1,729.95 and 423.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.31, 1,729.95 and 423.19 is: 634.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.31 : 1,729.95 = 423.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.31/1,729.95 = 423.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.31x = 1,729.95 × 423.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.31x = 732,097.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,097.54/1,154.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.23

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