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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.33, 1,727.06 and 329.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.33, 1,727.06 and 329.72 is: 494.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.33 : 1,727.06 = 329.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.33/1,727.06 = 329.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.33x = 1,727.06 × 329.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.33x = 569,452.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,452.94/1,151.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.60

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